Simon Edvinsson misses practice as contract talks with Red Wings stall

Simon Edvinsson did not practice with the Detroit Red Wings on Monday, just days before their regular-season opener against the New York Rangers. Edvinsson, a restricted free agent without a contract, no longer has a locker with the team, indicating a breakdown in previously amicable contract negotiations. Despite expressing a preference to remain with Detroit, the 23-year-old defenseman remains unsigned as the season approaches. Interim GM Shawn Horcoff stated that discussions are ongoing but acknowledged that the situation has become more pressing with the start of the season imminent.

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