Seven trade destinations to watch for Red Wings’ Simon Edvinsson

Oct 13, 2026, 12:01 PM ET|Comments (0)

from Daily Faceoff, by Matt Larkin,

After 10 consecutive playoff misses and a decade including 12 first-round picks, any franchise would have a difficult time embracing a “re-rebuild.” But the Wings might not have a choice. Their ex-captain and top center, Dylan Larkin, still awaits a trade as he dutifully suits up for games. Restricted free agent defenseman Simon Edvinsson remains without a contract and has soured on his future with the team given he couldn’t even negotiate a deal while the Wings went all summer without a GM to replace Steve Yzerman. While Edvinsson hasn’t formally requested a trade, he has reportedly indicated he would prefer one to re-signing at this point.

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