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Unsigned Red Wings Defenseman Simon Edvinsson Prefers Trade
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Unsigned Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson reportedly prefers a trade, according to word around the league. Edvinsson went to training camp without a contract and returned to Sweden on the eve of the season, where he is currently skating. While the Red Wings have made it clear to other teams that signing him remains their top priority, his frustration with the situation has led him to indicate he would prefer a move.
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Simon Edvinsson Prefers Trade, Per Elliotte Friedman
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According to Elliotte Friedman, Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson now prefers a trade. The report suggests the young blueliner is seeking a change of scenery, adding a fresh layer of uncertainty to Detroit's defensive corps.
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Red Wings Fans Chant 'Sell The Team' At Home Opener
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Detroit Red Wings fans expressed their frustration during the home opener by chanting "sell the team" just five minutes into the season and wearing jerseys mocking captain Dylan Larkin. The host noted that fans are "rightfully upset" after a disastrous offseason that included Larkin's trade request, the GM change, and the Edvinsson contract impasse.
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Red Wings, Edvinsson Far Apart In Contract Talks
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Contract negotiations between the Detroit Red Wings and Simon Edvinsson have reportedly stalled, with the two sides not even in the same ballpark. The Red Wings are pushing for a short-term bridge deal at lower money, while Edvinsson is seeking a seven-year max contract worth $9-10 million.
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DeBrincat Wants to Stay But Extension Talks Lag
Reported by Elliotte Friedman
Alex DeBrincat has made it clear he wants to remain with the Detroit Red Wings, but the team has yet to engage in serious contract talks, costing them the ability to offer an eight-year deal. DeBrincat is reportedly seeking $11-12 million per season.
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Panthers' Barkov Injury Could Reignite Larkin Trade Talks
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Aleksander Barkov suffered a knee injury that could open up cap space for the Florida Panthers, potentially reviving trade discussions for Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin. The Red Wings have reportedly sought young center Anton Lundell in return, but the Panthers have been reluctant to part with him.
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Insider Speculates Larkin to Panthers by Weekend
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Following Barkov's injury, insider Pete Blackburn speculated that if Barkov is seriously hurt, it's safe to assume Dylan Larkin will be a Panther by the end of the weekend. However, the host strongly doubts this, pointing out the Panthers lack the trade assets to acquire Larkin, especially with Detroit seeking a young prospect similar in style to Larkin.
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Red Wings' Dylan Larkin Trade Talk Still Unresolved
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The host notes that a Dylan Larkin trade was one of three major items on Detroit's to-do list this offseason, and it remains undone. He argues the whole point of not moving Larkin for futures was to stay competitive now, which makes the Edvinsson stalemate even more damaging to the roster.
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Red Wings Butchering Edvinsson Negotiations As Defenseman Skates In Sweden
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Restricted free agent Simon Edvinsson remains unsigned by the Detroit Red Wings and is now practicing in Sweden with his former team, signaling the two sides are not close on a new deal. The host calls the stalemate 'absolutely ridiculous' and argues Detroit has ample cap space ($16.7M this season, $60M next year) to get a deal done, especially after Edvinsson showed up to camp without a contract and passed on signing an offer sheet.
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Edvinsson Eyed as Leafs' Alternative Defensive Target
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With Detroit in a contract stalemate with Simon Edvinsson, the Maple Leafs could pivot to the young defenseman as an alternative to Nikishin. Edvinsson is seen by some as a better player, and Toronto might exploit Detroit's uncertain management to swing a deal.
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Larkin Wants Out Of Detroit; Flames Could Broker
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Dylan Larkin has very vocally expressed a desire to leave the Detroit Red Wings, and nothing has worked out yet. The Calgary Flames could step in as a third-party broker, retaining salary to facilitate a trade and potentially acquiring a premium asset like a first-round pick or high-quality prospect in return.
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Insider: Edvinsson Deal Will Get Done Long-Term
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Despite the current impasse, insider Jeff Marek reports that a long-term deal for Simon Edvinsson will eventually get done, going against the grain of other reports. This offers a glimmer of hope amid the contract standoff.
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Larkin Trade List Grows, Red Wings Unsure of Direction
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Dylan Larkin's trade list has expanded to eight or nine teams, and reports indicate the relationship between Larkin and the Red Wings is at a point of no return. Teams that have inquired about Larkin say Detroit doesn't seem to know what it wants in return, and may need to lower its asking price.
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Red Wings' Edvinsson Contract Talks Stall, No Locker, No Contract
Reported by Elliotte Friedman
Simon Edvinsson remains unsigned and without a locker as the Detroit Red Wings open the season, with the team reportedly firm on a bridge deal while Edvinsson's camp seeks $9-10 million long-term. The standoff has become a flashpoint for organizational dysfunction, with insiders suggesting public pressure may force a change in stance.
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Red Wings Firm On Bridge Deal For Edvinsson
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Elliotte Friedman reports that the Detroit Red Wings are holding firm on a bridge contract for restricted free agent defenseman Simon Edvinsson. The stance signals Detroit is not yet willing to commit to a long-term extension for the young blueliner.
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