# Simon Edvinsson contract negotiations with Detroit Red Wings > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/simon-edvinsson-contract-negotiations-with-detroit-red-wings > Updated: 2026-09-15T00:13:23.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson, a restricted free agent, has faced contract negotiation delays due to organizational changes within the team. Initially, Edvinsson indicated he would attend training camp despite the lack of a new deal, noting that negotiations were on hold until the organization finalized a permanent general manager. As the situation progressed, the team faced a critical deadline on September 15. This date represented the final opportunity to sign Edvinsson to an eight-year contract before new NHL collective bargaining agreement rules, effective September 16, reduced the maximum term for re-signing players with their current teams to seven years. Negotiations were reportedly impacted by leadership shifts following the removal of general manager Steve Yzerman. While Edvinsson expressed a desire to stay in Detroit, analysts noted potential contract outcomes ranging from a seven-year deal to a shorter bridge contract. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-15: Simon Edvinsson contract deadline approaches for Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings face a September 15 deadline to sign defenseman Simon Edvinsson to an eight-year contract before new NHL CBA rules reduce the maximum allowable term to seven years. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/simon-edvinsson-contract-deadline-approaches-for-detroit-red-wings ### 2026-09-08: Simon Edvinsson to attend Red Wings camp despite contract delay Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson plans to attend training camp despite contract negotiations being on hold until the team hires a permanent general manager. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/simon-edvinsson-to-attend-red-wings-camp-despite-contract-delay --- Cite as: Simon Edvinsson contract negotiations with Detroit Red Wings. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/simon-edvinsson-contract-negotiations-with-detroit-red-wings