Edvinsson will attend training camp without a signed contract, waiting for the Red Wings to finalize their GM search before resuming negotiations.
Edvinsson Staying Put; Horcoff Still Holding the Line
September 9, 2026 · ← Back to rollups
The Red Wings' GM search remains unresolved as the team heads toward training camp, with assistant GM Shawn Horcoff continuing to represent Detroit at league-wide meetings @frank_seravalli. In a show of patience and faith, RFA defenseman Simon Edvinsson has indicated he will report to training camp unsigned, willing to wait for the organization to sort out its front-office situation before resuming contract negotiations The Malik Report. Edvinsson spoke with Swedish media about his unusual predicament, noting that negotiations have stalled while the Wings search for Steve Yzerman's successor The Malik Report. Meanwhile, forward Alex DeBrincat reaffirmed his commitment to the organization at the NHL/NHLPA media tour, stating his intention to remain in Detroit despite the uncertainty surrounding the team's leadership u/daKrut.
The situation underscores the challenges facing the Red Wings as they prepare for the 2026-27 season without a permanent general manager in place. Dylan Larkin is confirmed to remain captain heading into opening night u/DiscoMilk, providing some continuity amid the organizational flux. The team's ability to retain key players like Edvinsson and DeBrincat through this transitional period will be crucial as the search for a new GM continues.
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