What Happened
The Detroit Red Wings dropped their home opener 2-0 to the New York Rangers on Friday, then fell 3-2 to the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday after trailing 3-0 five minutes into the second period. Fan frustration was visible at the home opener, where "Sell the team!" chants broke out. According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, unsigned defenceman Simon Edvinsson would prefer a trade out of Detroit.
Key Details
- Detroit lost 2-0 to the New York Rangers in Friday's home opener.
- The Red Wings lost 3-2 to Winnipeg on Sunday after trailing 3-0 early in the second.
- Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported Edvinsson would prefer a trade.
- Edvinsson remains unsigned.
- Dylan Larkin, out with an upper-body injury, was booed when introduced Friday.
- Shawn Horcoff is the club's interim general manager.
What It Means
Detroit is nearly 10 years removed from its last playoff appearance, and the early losses have intensified scrutiny on the club. An unsigned first-round-calibre defenceman preferring a trade would add another layer of uncertainty for a team trying to build around young talent, and it puts pressure on an interim general manager still settling into the role.
What's Next
Detroit's response on the ice and any movement on Edvinsson's situation will be watched closely. The Red Wings have not announced anything regarding a trade request, and Edvinsson remains unsigned.