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Sharks Really Pushing Red Wings for Simon Edvinsson Trade

Pierre LeBrun reports the San Jose Sharks are pushing hard fo a Simon Edvinsson trade before the deadline of December 1.

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NHL Trade Talk
November 12, 2026

The San Jose Sharks badly want Simon Edvinsson, reports TSN Insider Pierre LeBrun. In speaking on Sports Center with Jay Onrait, LeBrun noted that there is no movement on talks between the Detroit Red Wings and the defenseman, with Edvinsson “really grounded on his decision.” In other words, despite there being a deadline of December 1st for Edvinsson to sign — otherwise he can’t play in the NHL this season — he’s not backing down.

The last time a player held out this long was William Nylander. The Toronto Maple Leafs eventually moved on their demands to bring him back. Detroit is hoping Edvinsson will change his stance and decide he wants to play rather than sit out an entire season as an RFA. Knowing that clubs like the Sharks badly want to make a deal, where does this go in the next two weeks?

If the Sharks are willing to put a package together, will the Red Wings buckle under the pressure of losing the player and the trade return for the season? Frankly, if any team is willing to step up, what will the Red Wings do?

Sharks Pushing Hard, See Edvinsson As Perfect Fit

LeBrun notes, “But it does create a pressure situation. I think, deep down, the Red Wings probably hope—and this is just reading between the lines—that as we get closer to the summer, Simon Edvinsson might relent … Maybe he’ll sign with Detroit. I don’t know, man. From the conversations I’ve had with people who know what’s going on, Simon Edvinsson seems really, really grounded in his decision.”

“So, we’ll see what happens closer to December 1. There’s still a mountain of interest in him. One team I’ve mentioned before, Jay, but I want to mention again, is the San Jose Sharks. They would love to get their hands on him. He’s 23, he’s a top-two defenseman, and he’s really a missing piece for San Jose, which has so much firepower and talent. They’d love to swing that trade if they could.”

Onrait noted that the Sharks have the pieces to move back that Detroit would like.

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