Edvinsson reportedly prefers trade amid contract impasse

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson’s future with the team is in doubt as contract-extension talks remain unresolved. Reports say he expected a long-term deal and has grown frustrated by the delay; one report says he would prefer a trade if the sides cannot reach an agreement. Edvinsson is viewed as a key part of Detroit’s young defensive core, leaving the organization to weigh the value of retaining him against the risk of a prolonged contract dispute. The situation has drawn added attention amid other reported uncertainty surrounding the Red Wings’ roster.