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NHL Rumors: Edvinsson Turn, O’Reilly Trade Watch, McKenna Snubbed by Bobrovsky… Again

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Detroit Red Wings still haven’t reached a contract agreement with Simon Edvinsson with opening night just days away.

By The Hockey Writers · Yardbarker

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 4:20 PM

Key Things to Know

Simon Edvinsson remains unsigned by Detroit and has returned to train in Sweden ahead of the season.
Nashville Predators veteran Ryan O’Reilly could become an NHL trade candidate entering his contract's final year.
Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar signed a four-year contract extension through the 2030-31 season.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson remains unsigned just days before opening night and is currently training with Frölunda in Sweden amid daily contract talks. Meanwhile, veteran Nashville Predators forward Ryan O’Reilly could emerge as a trade candidate in the final year of his contract, according to reporter Elliotte Friedman.

Elsewhere around the league, Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna's NHL debut saw pregame discussion after goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky took the ice during McKenna's rookie lap. In Colorado, the Avalanche announced a four-year contract extension for head coach Jared Bednar through the 2030-31 season.

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NHL Rumors: Edvinsson Turn, O’Reilly Trade Watch, McKenna Snubbed by Bobrovsky… Again

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