Detroit Red Wings restricted free agent defenseman Simon Edvinsson remains unsigned as the team approaches its season-opening game, while he trains in his native Sweden. Multiple outlets report he is back in Gothenburg and was seen skating with a Swedish team rather than with Detroit ahead of the opener.
The Red Wings’ contract talks with Edvinsson are ongoing and have extended into the regular season. The Athletic reports that signing Edvinsson “remains a priority,” though negotiations have dragged and appear to be trending backward. Yahoo Sports quotes interim general manager Shawn Horcoff saying the organization continues conversations with Edvinsson and his representatives. Other coverage points to increased uncertainty, including reports that Edvinsson is unhappy with the length of talks and that he would prefer a trade, though the extent of any market interest is not uniformly detailed across sources.
Overall, the shared facts are that Edvinsson is not under contract, Detroit is still negotiating, and he is continuing to train in Sweden while the situation plays out near the start of the season.
