The Red Wings’ Edvinsson Decision Has a Hard Deadline
Shawn Horcoff has decisions to make on Simon Edvinsson and Dylan Larkin, and only one has a clock. #RedWings
Detroit Red Wings interim general manager Shawn Horcoff faces two franchise decisions, with one due by Dec. 1. Simon Edvinsson, a restricted free agent, must sign an NHL contract by that deadline or forfeit playing this season. If Edvinsson signs with the Red Wings, it clears the way for a potential trade of Dylan Larkin, who is signed for another four years.
However, trading Edvinsson first could limit the Red Wings' leverage in negotiating Larkin's trade. Edvinsson has publicly stated he would prefer a trade, while Detroit has shown interest in retaining him. The Red Wings have ample cap space ($16.8 million) to accommodate a long-term contract extension for Edvinsson. Last season, Edvinsson contributed 9 goals and 16 assists in 72 games while maintaining a plus-12 rating.
If the Red Wings sign Edvinsson, they could potentially acquire a high draft pick or other valuable assets for Dylan Larkin. However, signing Larkin first may weaken Detroit's negotiating position for Edvinsson. With just over a month left until the Dec. 1 deadline, Horcoff must carefully consider the sequence of these decisions.
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