Simon Edvinsson reports interest from other NHL clubs amid contract delay
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 2:15 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Restricted free agent Simon Edvinsson stated that multiple NHL teams expressed interest in signing him to an offer sheet while his contract with the Detroit Red Wings remains unresolved. Despite the lack of active negotiations following a front-office transition, the 23-year-old defenseman confirmed he intends to stay with Detroit. Edvinsson cited the absence of a general manager or president as the primary cause for the stalled talks. The Red Wings have until September 15 to secure an eight-year contract before the new collective bargaining agreement reduces the maximum duration to seven years. Edvinsson currently remains at training camp without a signed deal.
- •Simon Edvinsson is a restricted free agent currently without a contract.
- •The defenseman confirmed he received interest from other teams via offer sheets.
- •Contract negotiations stalled following the departure of the Detroit general manager.
- •Detroit faces a September 15 deadline to preserve eight-year contract options.
- •Edvinsson remains at team training camp despite his unsigned status.
- 2:15 AMYahoo Sports — Simon Edvinsson Contract Clock Hits Final Hours for Red Wings
- 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Simon Edvinsson Reveals Outside Interest Amid Red Wings Contract Standoff
"Simon Edvinsson says other NHL teams showed interest while his Red Wings contract remained unresolved, but he made his Detroit preference clear.
"The Red Wings are nearing the final deadline to sign Simon Edvinsson for eight years before new NHL contract rules take effect.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 2:15 AMSimon Edvinsson Contract Clock Hits Final Hours for Red Wings
The Red Wings are nearing the final deadline to sign Simon Edvinsson for eight years before new NHL contract rules take effect.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 5:15 PMSimon Edvinsson Reveals Outside Interest Amid Red Wings Contract Standoff
Simon Edvinsson says other NHL teams showed interest while his Red Wings contract remained unresolved, but he made his Detroit preference clear.
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