Canucks' massive Buium deal sets new market for young defensemen, complicating Edvinsson extension talks for Detroit.
Edvinsson's Price Tag Rising as Buium Deal Reshapes Market
September 7, 2026 · ← Back to rollups
The Red Wings face mounting pressure to extend restricted free agent Simon Edvinsson as the defenseman market shifts dramatically following the Vancouver Canucks' blockbuster signing of Zeev Buium The Malik Report. With Buium, who hasn't completed a full NHL season, landing an 8-year, $75.04 million deal at $9.38 million AAV, the benchmark for young defensemen has been reset—and Edvinsson's extension price is climbing accordingly Detroit Hockey Now. Meanwhile, the clock is also ticking on extending forwards DeBrincat and Kasper to long-term 8-year contracts The Malik Report, adding to Detroit's offseason roster-building challenges. On a brighter note, Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider recently sat down for an extensive interview with NHL.com/de as part of the league's international season preview, where he discussed his ambitions and approach to the game The Malik Report.
Looking ahead, the Red Wings organization is ramping up for the upcoming season with prospect preseason action already underway, and a draftee is excited for the weekend's NHL Rookie Tournament. The team continues to evaluate its pipeline as well, with former prospect Wojciech Stachowiak making waves in Sweden after Detroit declined to qualify him.
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