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Simon Edvinsson won't discuss contract until Red Wings hire new GM

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 1:55 AM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Simon Edvinsson won't discuss contract until Red Wings hire new GM

Summary

Simon Edvinsson has indicated he will not engage in contract negotiations with the Detroit Red Wings until the team appoints a new general manager. The Red Wings, who have failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a decade, have yet to resolve the situation regarding their current roster and management structure. With the regular season approaching in less than seven weeks, Edvinsson's representatives have stated they prefer to wait for a full-time GM before discussions begin. Edvinsson, 23, is currently a restricted free agent and has recorded 16 goals and 56 points in his first two NHL seasons.

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By the Numbers

•Red Wings have not made the playoffs in ten years.
•Edvinsson's representatives want to wait for new GM before negotiating.
•The team has not yet resolved Dylan Larkin's contract situation.
•Detroit is expected to name a new GM within the next month.
•Edvinsson has combined for 56 points over 150 NHL games.

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1:55 AMYahoo Sports — Red Wings Simon Edvinsson Makes his Stance Clear on Contract Negotiations

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The Detroit Red Wings once again showed promise in 2025/26, but as we’ve seen over the past decade, that wasn’t nearly enough for the team to make a genuine Stanley Cup Playoffs push, as their drought has now extended to a full decade.Unfortunately, this is a team right now without direction, and with the regular […] The post Red Wings Simon Edvinsson Makes his Stance Clear on Contract Negotiations appeared first on HEAVY.
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