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Breakthrough on the Contract Front Between Edvinsson and the Red Wings?

Chris Johnston said on TSN Insider Trading Tuesday that things have changed a bit over the past 24 hours with defenseman Simon Edvinsson. The Detroit Red Wings still haven’t signed him to an extension, but there was movement this week…

By NHL Trade Talk · Yardbarker

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 11:42 PM

Key Things to Know

Simon Edvinsson has returned to North America, but no contract breakthrough or trade with Detroit is imminent.
The defenseman is traveling to the east coast to skate with a personal trainer and maintain game shape.
Edvinsson must sign a new contract before December 1, 2026, to be eligible to play this season.

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Defenseman Simon Edvinsson has returned to North America to skate with a trainer, but no contract agreement or trade is imminent with the Detroit Red Wings. Chris Johnston reported on TSN Insider Trading that Edvinsson left Sweden to focus on conditioning on the east coast, bringing him closer to NHL action.

Edvinsson must sign a contract before December 1, 2026, to play during the current season. The Red Wings reportedly prefer to extend the defenseman rather than trade him, despite inquiries from multiple rival teams to interim general manager Shawn Horcoff regarding Detroit's high asking price.

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Breakthrough on the Contract Front Between Edvinsson and the Red Wings?

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