Simon Edvinsson still prefers a trade, according to Elliotte Friedman, but the Red Wings haven't given up hope of signing him.
“I'm under the impression he has still not changed his opinion at this point in time,” Friedman said on Saturday Headlines.
He added that Detroit's preference is still to get the young defenseman signed, not shipped out.
Edvinsson remains unsigned and back in Sweden, and TSN's Pierre LeBrun has reported that 10 teams have poked around.
Interim GM Shawn Horcoff has already said he'd rather re-sign him than move him.
Hope is a nice word. It's also a lousy negotiating strategy when the player is an ocean away and every interested team knows he wants out.
It's like texting someone who already moved out of the apartment. You can keep sending messages, but nobody's home to read them.
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Several other teams could potentially be involved in the Simon Edvinsson situation. The Seattle Kraken, Utah Mammoth, Washington Capitals, Pittsburgh Penguins, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, and Montreal Canadiens could all be teams to monitor if Detroit decides to explore a trade.
With multiple clubs reportedly showing interest, the Red Wings may have more options than initially expected. However, Edvinsson's preference could still play a major role in determining his next destination.
Red Wings' plan to keep Simon Edvinsson is facing a major problem
Detroit's blue line has felt the absence. Moritz Seider has 2 assists on an $8,550,000 cap hit.
Behind him, Ben Chiarot is 35 and Justin Faulk is 34.
Axel Sandin Pellikka, the youngest piece back there at 21, is still looking for his first point.
Faulk does have a game-winner, and William Wallinder chipped in a goal against Seattle on Friday.
The Red Wings are 1-3-1 after a 1-0 shootout loss in Montreal on Saturday.
They've scored just 10 goals all season, so the problems go well beyond the back end.
Dylan Larkin heard “We want Larkin” chants in that building and called it the best atmosphere in hockey.
Earlier this month, Friedman floated the idea that Edvinsson could open the door to two trades, not just one.
How long does Detroit wait before hope turns into a worse return?
Boston has been linked to Edvinsson, and Edmonton Journal columnist Jim Matheson pitched the Oilers as a fit.
Detroit hosts New Jersey on Tuesday, Philadelphia on Thursday and San Jose on Saturday.
Both sides say they know what they want. Only one of them keeps losing games while they wait.
Should the Red Wings trade Simon Edvinsson now instead of waiting?
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