The Utah Mammoth may already be hunting for a fix after a major injury hit their blue line last week, and the name at the center of the chatter is a big one: Simon Edvinsson.
On Oct. 5, NHL insider Frank Seravalli reported in a column for Casino Guru that Utah has become one of the most aggressive teams in the chase for the Detroit Red Wings defenseman.
"Sources say the Utah Mammoth have emerged as one of the most eager suitors for Simon Edvinsson, who is back training in Sweden during this contract stalemate. As Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported, Edvinsson at this point prefers to be traded rather than work out a deal."
Edvinsson, who stands 6'6", was drafted sixth overall in 2021 and still has not landed a contract extension with Detroit. The 23-year-old’s situation has grown murkier, and the reporting suggests he would rather move on than settle things with the Red Wings.
His most recent season showed why he is drawing attention. In 72 games during the 2025-26 campaign, Edvinsson scored nine goals and added 16 assists while finishing at plus-12. The year before, he posted the same plus-12 mark, along with seven goals and 24 assists.
For Detroit, that creates a difficult spot. The Red Wings still haven’t broken through to the postseason in a while, and the uncertainty around their roster only gets louder if one of their top defenders is now looking elsewhere. The team has not traded former captain Dylan Larkin, and the situation remains unresolved as the front office continues to search for the right deal.
Utah has already done business with Detroit once in 2026, landing Sebastian Cossa in a trade on the night of the NHL draft. Cossa, a former first-round pick and goalie, was part of that earlier transaction between the two clubs.
The big question now is what it would cost to land Edvinsson. Detroit could try to command a strong return because of his age and the level of talent he has already shown. On the other hand, his status as a restricted free agent could push the price down if the Red Wings decide a trade is the cleanest path forward.
From Utah’s side, the fit is obvious. The Mammoth have made it clear they like size on the back end, and they had hoped Maveric Lamoureux and Dmitri Simashev would help turn that into a real strength in 2026-27. But Lamoureux is now out for 4-6 months, which changes the picture.
That is why Edvinsson makes so much sense for Utah if the price stays manageable. The Mammoth want big, physical defenders, and adding another one of that mold would only deepen what they are trying to build. Once Lamoureux returns, the group could get even more imposing.
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