Simon Edvinsson prefers trade out of Detroit amid contract stalemate
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 1:39 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Simon Edvinsson has expressed a preference to be traded from the Detroit Red Wings due to frustrations with ongoing contract negotiations. The 23-year-old defenseman is reportedly seeking a long-term deal valued between $9 million and $11 million, while the Red Wings appear focused on offering a short-term bridge contract. This standoff has raised concerns about Edvinsson's future with the team, as both sides remain at an impasse. Detroit is still attempting to re-sign Edvinsson, who has yet to formally request a trade, but his preferences indicate a desire for security in his contract situation.
- •Edvinsson frustrated with Detroit's contract offer.
- •Seeking long-term deal valued at $9-11 million.
- •Red Wings want to offer a short-term contract.
- •Edvinsson has not formally requested a trade.
- •Negotiations have been ongoing for the past week.
- 1:39 AMYahoo Sports — Edvinsson reportedly asking for a trade, with little progress on new contract
- 1:37 AMYahoo Sports — Simon Edvinsson Reportedly Prefers Trade From Red Wings
- 1:03 AMYahoo Sports — NHL Insider Reports Simon Edvinsson Prefers Trade Out of Detroit After Contract Stalemate
"Elliotte Friedman, the Sportsnet Canada analyst, during his Saturday Headlines report Saturday, October 3, said Edvinsson would prefer a trade out of the Wings' organization.
"Frustrated by a bridge-deal offer and seeking long-term security, the Swedish blueliner is eyeing an exit as Detroit’s front office refuses to meet his $70 million demands.
"Elliotte Friedman reports Simon Edvinsson prefers to be traded by the Detroit Red Wings as his contract standoff takes a dramatic turn.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 1:39 AMEdvinsson reportedly asking for a trade, with little progress on new contract
Elliotte Friedman, the Sportsnet Canada analyst, during his Saturday Headlines report Saturday, October 3, said Edvinsson would prefer a trade out of the Wings' organization.
- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 1:37 AMSimon Edvinsson Reportedly Prefers Trade From Red Wings
Elliotte Friedman reports Simon Edvinsson prefers to be traded by the Detroit Red Wings as his contract standoff takes a dramatic turn.
- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 1:03 AMNHL Insider Reports Simon Edvinsson Prefers Trade Out of Detroit After Contract Stalemate
Frustrated by a bridge-deal offer and seeking long-term security, the Swedish blueliner is eyeing an exit as Detroit’s front office refuses to meet his $70 million demands.
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