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Rangers Daily: ‘Tangible’ difference in Blueshirts; Bruins interest in Edvinsson

During their struggles last season, New York Rangers players and coach Mike Sullivan often expressed their confidence individually and collectively. But those words appeared more hollow than real watching how the Rangers played on the ice, eventually finishing in the cellar of the Eastern Conference.

Simon Edvinsson News / Inside The Rink / October 8

REPORT: New Trade Rumor Links Bruins To Red Wings’ Edvinsson

The new NHL season is only a week old. But even though the trade deadline is still months away, rumors about the Boston Bruins are already circulating.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 8

Mammoth News & Rumors: Edvinsson, Prospect Check-In, and More

Welcome to the first Utah Mammoth news and rumors piece of the season. We are now four games into the 2026-27 campaign, and the team is off to a hot start.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 7

Evaluating One More Maple Leafs Trade Mad Lib?

It’s easy to fall into a trap when a young, talented player might be available: start building the trade package before asking whether the player actually makes sense for your team.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 7

NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings could pivot from original plan

TSN: With four straight loses (0-2-2), things are getting a little warm around Philadelphia Flyers coach Rick Tocchet and his coaching staff, according to Darren Dreger.

Simon Edvinsson News / Detroit Red Wings On SI / October 7

Red Wings Could Turn Simon Edvinsson Standoff Into Intriguing Trade Haul

Trading Simon Edvinsson shouldn't be something the Detroit Red Wings want to do. Unfortunately for them, they've been put in the position where they may not have a choice.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / October 6

Which teams would be a good fit for Simon Edvinsson?

As the drama in Hockeytown continues, some are starting to wonder where a potential landing spot could be for Simon Edvinsson. The Detroit Red Wings are still without the big Swedish blueliner.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Rumors / October 6

The Detroit Red Wings Made a Big Offer to Simon Edvinsson, But They’ll Need to go Higher

Daily Faceoff: Jeff Marek and David Pagnotta discuss Detroit Red Wings and Simon Edvinsson. The Red Wings have moved a bit and they still want to sign him, but they are still a part on money.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / October 6

Could the Canucks get involved in a Simon Edvinsson trade?

In most years, Simon Edvinsson would be the biggest name to hit the trade market in the NHL. But this is 2026, the year of the wildest offseason in league history, and so, of course, Edvinsson isn’t even the only unsigned 25-and-under RFA holdout LD with top-pairing potential on the market right now.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 6

NHL Rumors: McKenna Concern, Oilers Center Trade, Larkin and Edvinsson Update

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs are already facing questions about rookie Gavin McKenna after a handful of missed optional skates.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Utah Mammoth News / Utah On Ice / October 6

The Mammoth are being rumored to go after a big defenseman

The Utah Mammoth last week suffered a major injury that could have major implications on it's defenseman corps. Apparently, the Mammoth are already looking to get themselves a big defenseman in trade talks with the Detroit Red Wings.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 6

Maple Leafs’ Patience Paying Off With Simon Edvinsson’s Trade Request

With the season in full swing there are still a number of players that have quite a few question marks surrounding them. Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck hasn’t played a game due to not reporting to camp and Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin’s situation is getting more tense.

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Detroit Red Wings News / Stadium Rant / October 6

Simon Edvinsson Trade Rumors 2026: Why the Red Wings Defenseman Wants Out and Where He Could Land

Detroit has a problem on the blue line. Young defenseman Simon Edvinsson is an unsigned restricted free agent, he’s back home in Sweden, and the latest Simon Edvinsson trade rumors 2026 say he’d rather be somewhere else.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 5

Leafs Have Interest in Edvinsson

The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to turn the page and deliver a bounce-back season in 2026-27. There are high expectations that the club can get back on track.

Detroit Red Wings News / Canucksarmy / October 5

NHL Notebook: Edvinsson ‘would prefer’ a trade out of Detroit, Ovechkin retiring after 2025-26, and more

It was a fun opening week to the 2025-26 NHL season for the rebuilding Vancouver Canucks. The club finished week one with a 2-2 record, but went 4-for-4 in playing a high-effort and high-energy style of play that’s easy for fans to get behind.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / October 5

Aggressive Eastern Team Reportedly Calling Red Wings About Edvinsson

The minute it was reported that Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson might prefer a trade to re-signing with the Red Wings, the trade market started taking shape.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Trade Talk / October 5

Simon Edvinsson Is Reportedly 'Mad' at the Red Wings, Wanted Space

The Detroit Red Wings have a contract problem, and it may be bigger than one player. According to Elliotte Friedman on the latest 32 Thoughts Podcast, defenseman Simon Edvinsson is frustrated by how long his negotiations have dragged on.

Detroit Red Wings News / Yardbarker / October 3

Simon Edvinsson is latest player that would 'prefer' a trade

Simon Edvinsson is latest Red Wings player that would 'prefer' a trade

Defenseman Simon Edvinsson, who remains unsigned as a restricted free agent and is currently training in Sweden, is the latest player to reportedly prefer a trade away from the Red Wings..

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Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / October 3

Report: Red Wings’ Simon Edvinsson prefers to be traded

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse for the Detroit Red Wings, it does. According to a report from Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman on Saturday night, defenseman Simon Edvinsson would prefer to be traded out of Detroit, as opposed to the current stalemate the two parties are currently in.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 3

Simon Edvinsson “Prefers” Trade From Red Wings

Although it’s not a formal trade request, another prominent player for the Detroit Red Wings no longer wants to don the winged wheel. Speaking on Saturday Headlines, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that defenseman Simon Edvinsson now “prefers” a trade from the Red Wings as his contract stalemate drags on into another week.

Detroit Red Wings News / Yardbarker / October 2

Dylan Larkin loudly booed prior to Red Wings' home opener amid brutal situation

If you were wondering whether or not Detroit Red Wings fans would ever welcome back their former captain, Dylan Larkin, following his offseason trade request, they gave you a very loud and resounding answer.

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Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / October 3

Could a slow start pressure Red Wings to re-sign Simon Edvinsson?

There’s a lot of chaos going on in Hockeytown, and the team is only just about to drop the puck on the new season.

Red Wings significantly screwing up Simon Edvinsson negotiations

Dylan Larkin loudly booed prior to Red Wings' home opener amid brutal situation

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Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / October 1

Red Wings significantly screwing up Simon Edvinsson negotiations

Hockeytown is a mess right now, and things don’t seem to be getting any better anytime soon. Along with failing to find a permanent replacement for Steve Yzerman as general manager and the Dylan Larkin debacle, the Detroit Red Wings face the possibility of missing one of their best blueliners when the regular season begins.

Detroit Red Wings News / Field Level Media / September 30

Report: Red Wings D Simon Edvinsson returns to Sweden

Defenseman Simon Edvinsson has gone home to his native Sweden as he awaits a resolution to his contract stalemate with the Red Wngs, the Detroit Free Press reported Wednesday.