The San Jose Sharks are making a strong push for Simon Edvinsson, and the pressure around the Detroit Red Wings defenseman is only getting louder as the December 1 deadline approaches.
TSN Insider Pierre LeBrun said on Sports Center with Jay Onrait that there has been no movement in talks between Edvinsson and Detroit, and that the player is “really grounded on his decision.” That matters because Edvinsson has until December 1 to sign; if he doesn’t, he won’t be able to play in the NHL this season.
LeBrun pointed to the William Nylander situation as the last time a player held out this long. In that case, the Toronto Maple Leafs eventually softened their stance to get him back in the fold. Detroit, meanwhile, is hoping Edvinsson changes course and decides he wants to play instead of sitting out an entire season as an RFA.
The Sharks are clearly watching that standoff closely. LeBrun said San Jose would “love to get their hands on him,” calling Edvinsson a “top-two defenseman” and “really a missing piece for San Jose, which has so much firepower and talent.” He added that the Sharks would “love to swing that trade if they could.”
That creates a real squeeze for the Red Wings. If San Jose is willing to put together a package, Detroit has to weigh whether to hold firm, take the trade return, or hope Edvinsson eventually relents before the deadline. LeBrun said there is still “a mountain of interest” in the defenseman, and the next two weeks could determine where this goes.
Onrait also noted that the Sharks have the pieces to send back what Detroit would want in a deal.
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