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Simon Edvinsson remains unsigned, six NHL teams are interested, and Detroit’s biggest trade decision may be approaching a deadline.
According to The Fourth Period’s November 9 report, the 23-year-old Detroit Red Wings defenseman continues training in Nashville while hoping to be traded. The Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, San Jose Sharks, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues and Seattle Kraken have all been identified as interested teams.
I’m Bill Scott. At NHLTradeRumor.com, where we’ve followed NHL trade and salary-cap developments since February 2010, I believe the biggest question isn’t which team wants Edvinsson. It’s which organization can satisfy Detroit’s asking price and negotiate a new contract.
Simon Edvinsson Trade Rumors: Six Teams Interested as December 1 Deadline Approaches
The Fourth Period reports that Detroit interim general manager Shawn Horcoff continues discussions with multiple clubs. Edvinsson is working with a Nashville-area trainer recommended through fellow Swede Filip Forsberg, but his presence in Tennessee is not evidence of an imminent Predators trade.
Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman reported October 22 that Detroit has explored acquiring young centres in discussions involving Edvinsson and Dylan Larkin. Friedman cautioned that he couldn’t identify which player each conversation concerned.
The situation remains complicated by Horcoff’s public insistence in October that he wants to sign Edvinsson rather than trade him. That makes Detroit’s position different from a normal rebuilding-team auction.
Edvinsson recorded nine goals and 25 points in 72 games during 2025-26. His combination of size, mobility and top-pair potential makes him a particularly valuable restricted free agent.
Mock Simon Edvinsson Trade: Could Seattle Make the Strongest Offer?
Seattle provides an interesting alternative to San Jose’s reported Michael Misa discussions. The Kraken have considerably more cap flexibility and possess a young centre who could interest Detroit.
| Team | Receives | Cap impact |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Kraken | Simon Edvinsson’s unsigned RFA rights | $0 until signed |
| Detroit Red Wings | Berkly Catton (C) and Seattle’s 2027 second-round pick | Catton: $953,750 cap hit |
Editorial proposal only. This is not a reported offer. Seattle would need to agree on a new contract with Edvinsson. There is no salary-retention component because his previous contract has expired.
Could the Seattle Kraken Afford Simon Edvinsson’s Next Contract?
PuckPedia lists Edvinsson without a current contract. His previous three-year entry-level deal carried a $894,167 cap hit. Earlier reporting indicated he could seek approximately $11 million annually on a maximum-term contract.
The 2026-27 NHL salary-cap ceiling is $104 million. Here is the current cap space for all six interested teams, according to PuckPedia’s November 9 figures.
| Interested team | Current space |
|---|---|
| Seattle Kraken | $18.70M |
| Nashville Predators | $11.60M |
| Boston Bruins | $6.93M |
| San Jose Sharks | $2.89M |
| St. Louis Blues | $2.14M |
| Montreal Canadiens | $1.90M |
Current, not projected, cap space. Figures fluctuate with daily roster transactions; see PuckPedia’s team tracker. These balances do not automatically establish transaction compliance.
A hypothetical $9 million annual Edvinsson contract would leave Seattle approximately $6.70 million in projected cap space after removing Catton’s $953,750 cap hit, using PuckPedia’s $14.75 million Seattle projected baseline. That is a simplified full-season calculation, not an agreed contract or approved transaction.
Why Simon Edvinsson Fits Seattle, Boston and San Jose
Seattle’s blue line currently features Vince Dunn with Adam Larsson and Ryker Evans with Brandon Montour among its regular combinations. I would test Edvinsson alongside Montour, creating a mobile, physical pairing while allowing Evans to play a less demanding role. The downside is surrendering Catton after Seattle already traded Shane Wright to Nashville on November 1.
San Jose has the most intriguing reported negotiations. Edvinsson could become a cornerstone alongside the Sharks’ young forwards Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith. But with Darnell Nurse and Sam Dickinson among its left-shot defense options, San Jose would need to redistribute responsibilities and clear substantial cap space.
Boston could view Edvinsson as a long-term defensive anchor, but negotiating a major extension would likely require additional financial maneuvering. Montreal has an exciting young defense group but faces similar cap constraints. Nashville and St. Louis offer other possibilities, although interest alone doesn’t establish the contents of an offer.
What the Detroit Red Wings Want in Return
Detroit needs a deal that strengthens its next competitive window, not merely a collection of draft picks. With uncertainty around Larkin and young centres Marco Kasper and Nate Danielson still developing, acquiring a potential top-six centre would address an organizational concern.
Catton fits that profile, but Seattle would be sacrificing a valuable young offensive contributor. San Jose’s Michael Misa is another obvious target: our earlier report examined why Detroit reportedly wants more than Misa alone.
Historical trades offer useful reference points. Colorado exchanged Bowen Byram for centre Casey Mittelstadt in 2024, demonstrating the appeal of a defense-for-centre swap. Tampa Bay received J.J. Moser, Conor Geekie and two draft picks for Mikhail Sergachev that same year. Edvinsson’s unsigned status makes neither a perfect comparison, but both demonstrate why young, established defensemen command substantial returns.
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Seattle has the cap room and young assets. However, no specific Seattle offer has been publicly confirmed, and Detroit’s price remains high.
Editorial likelihood assessment, not a statistical probability or insider confirmation.
Final Thoughts: Will Simon Edvinsson Be Traded?
My prediction: Detroit will continue exploring offers, but I don’t expect a Seattle trade on the hypothetical terms outlined above to happen immediately. Horcoff has little reason to surrender a potentially elite defenseman without an exceptional return.
Edvinsson must sign an NHL contract by December 1 to remain eligible to play in 2026-27. That deadline creates urgency but does not require Detroit to make a trade.
I’ll be watching whether Seattle makes a premium centre available, whether San Jose increases its reported offer, and whether Boston finds additional cap flexibility. The next important development will be a verified contract agreement, a firm trade proposal, or a genuine change in Detroit’s position.
For continuing coverage, visit our Detroit Red Wings trade rumors hub and our report on Darren Dreger’s Bruins update.
