Insider Could See the Hurricanes Offer-Sheeting This RFA

The Leo Carlsson saga has changed the way the hockey world views offer sheets, and now everybody is wondering who could be next to sign one.

Connor Bedard and Adam Fantilli stand out above the rest with Carlsson now off the board, however, several other intriguing RFAs remain unsigned. One of them is Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson, and Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman believes the Carolina Hurricanes could be after him.

Friedman said:

“I don’t think they’re satisfied. I think they are trying to add something to their team. I think whatever they’re trying to do is big and I have some theories… the other player I kind of heard in conjunction with them is Simon Edvinsson from the Red Wings. He’s a really good player and if they lose Nikishin they’re gonna need a defenseman. I think Edvinsson would be excellent for their system, so I’ve kind of wondered if they’re eyeing him up too,”

The 23-year-old Edvinsson just completed the third and final year of the three-year, $2.68 million entry-level contract he signed with the Red Wings in 2022. He recorded 25 points (nine goals, 16 assists) and was a plus-12 rating in 72 games played last season.