What Happened
According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, unsigned restricted free agent Simon Edvinsson would prefer to land with a new team. The 23-year-old defenseman is currently skating in his native Sweden while awaiting a resolution. Interim general manager Shawn Horcoff is weighing potential trade packages, and the Red Wings could target young centers in any deal involving Edvinsson.
Key Details
- Edvinsson is an unsigned restricted free agent.
- He is 23 years old and listed at six-foot-six.
- He is skating in his native Sweden.
- Elliotte Friedman reported Saturday that Edvinsson prefers a new team.
- Shawn Horcoff is Detroit's interim general manager.
- Detroit could seek a young center in return.
What It Means
Edvinsson's reported preference adds pressure on Detroit to resolve his status. If the Red Wings acquire a center for Edvinsson, it could alter their approach to Dylan Larkin, who requested a trade last spring. The situation remains fluid, and an agreement to keep Edvinsson in Detroit is still conceivable.
What's Next
The Red Wings continue to evaluate trade options for Edvinsson while he remains unsigned in Sweden. Any move could influence how the club handles Dylan Larkin's trade request.