Overview
- Pierre LeBrun reported Tuesday that restricted free agent Simon Edvinsson plans to attend Detroit's training camp even if he remains unsigned and has put active contract talks on hold.
- Edvinsson cannot play in regular-season games without a new contract, and NHL rules generally require restricted free agents to sign by Dec. 1 to remain eligible that season.
- The pause follows the Red Wings' front-office shakeup after Steve Yzerman resigned in mid-July and Shawn Horcoff was named interim general manager, a vacancy that has slowed major personnel decisions.
- Edvinsson is a high-value young defenseman — the 2021 sixth overall pick who became a full-time NHL player in 2024-25 — making his contract outcome important for Detroit's defensive core and short-term roster plans.
- With training camp set for Sept. 17 and the season opener on Oct. 2, the team has a tight timeline to hire a permanent GM and complete negotiations or risk Edvinsson missing regular-season action.