Red Wings have a new price for Simon Edvinsson as 10 suitors line up!

The Simon Edvinsson saga in Detroit has taken on a life of its own, with contract talks stalling, the young defenseman returning to Sweden, and the Red Wings quietly opening the door to a trade. The most striking development may be how many teams are lining up to make a pitch.

According to Pierre LeBrun, at least 10 teams have inquired about the 23-year-old restricted free agent. Boston is reportedly among them and could become a clear frontrunner. The Utah Mammoth has also shown significant interest, according to Frank Seravalli on Oilers Now.

Seravalli also floated Philadelphia as a natural landing spot, noting that Edvinsson checks multiple boxes for the Flyers with his size, age, and upside.

Interim GM Shawn Horcoff has reportedly told interested clubs that his priority remains re-signing Edvinsson. According to LeBrun, Horcoff has full authority from ownership to finalize an extension, and the team has put long-term, mid-term, and short-term offers on the table. However, a significant salary gap remains between the two sides.

A subtle but important shift in what Detroit is willing to accept in return makes a potential trade increasingly realistic. Sources told Seravalli that while the Red Wings still prefer NHL-ready talent, they have become more open to futures-based packages built around prospects and draft picks for Edvinsson. That represents a departure from their stance on a potential Dylan Larkin trade, where the ask has been firmly centred on young roster players who can contribute right away.

That distinction matters for teams weighing a run at Edvinsson. A club like Utah, which reportedly boasts a deep prospect pool, could be well positioned to put together the kind of package Detroit would consider. Boston, with its own collection of developing talent, could also be in the conversation.

One complicating factor for acquiring teams is the salary cap math. Because the NHL season has already started, the first year of any contract Edvinsson signs would carry an inflated cap hit due to the in-season signing formula. That is less of a concern for Detroit, which has cap room, but it could squeeze a trade partner working with tighter margins.

It’s been revealed that Edvinsson is reportedly frustrated with how negotiations have unfolded, which is why he returned to Sweden before the start of the season. The longer the standoff continues, the more likely it becomes that a deal materializes.

The Red Wings are walking a fine line, publicly committed to re-signing their young blueliner while privately signalling to a growing list of suitors that the right offer could change everything.