Report: Red Wings D Simon Edvinsson Returns to Sweden
Edvinsson practiced with Frölunda as the Red Wings continued talks on a contract for the unsigned restricted free agent.
- Unsigned defenseman Simon Edvinsson has returned to Sweden to practice with his former club, Frolunda, as The Detroit Red Wings prepare for their season opener on Friday.
- Edvinsson practiced with the Red Wings during training camp while interim general manager Shawn Horcoff engaged in contract talks that remain unresolved, prompting the defenseman's departure.
- On Monday, Horcoff issued a statement clarifying, 'As of today, Simon is not practicing with the team,' despite the organization continuing contract conversations with his representatives.
- Although Edvinsson declined to discuss his contract situation, he expressed satisfaction training with his former team, telling Aftonbladet, 'We'll see,' regarding how long he will stay.
- The defenseman, who played 54 games with Frolunda from 2020-2022, noted the team is undefeated and has 'really good momentum' during his current stint there.
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Report: Red Wings D Simon Edvinsson returns to Sweden
By Field Level Media Sep 30 (Field Level Media) - 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. Edvinsson, 23, is a rest...
Frölunda HC received an unexpected reinforcement at training. NHL defenseman Simon Edvinsson is back in Gothenburg – after getting into a contract dispute with the Detroit Red Wings. – It was really good speed here! They are undefeated, right? We'll see how long I stay, he tells GP.
Simon Edvinsson's contract negotiations with Detroit have stalled. Now the 23-year-old has returned home to Gothenburg - to train with Frölunda. - It will take as long as it needs to take, says agent Peter Werner.
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