Edvinsson expressed his desire to sign a long-term deal with the Detroit Red Wings, stating it would be an honor. His commitment to the team highlights his dedication to their future.
Key points
Edvinsson wants to sign a long-term deal with the Red Wings
He considers it an honor to join the team long-term
His commitment could impact the team's future
The timeline for the contract signing is not specified
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Edvinsson: Would be an Honor to Sign Long-Term Deal With Red Wings
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Defenseman Simon Edvinsson is among the Detroit Red Wings players who will be without a contract come July 1.
Relax. He isn’t going anywhere.
As a restricted free agent, all the Red Wings are required to do to retain his rights is to present him with a qualifying offer by July 1.
They will do that.
That’s when the bargaining really begins. And as we saw a couple of years ago, when both Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider were RFAs, it can take a long time for both sides to find a resolution.
In each of those instances, the players agreed to terms on pacts that would keep them in Detroit for the next eight years.
Q&A
What did Edvinsson say about signing a long-term deal with the Red Wings?
Edvinsson stated that it would be an honor to sign a long-term deal with the Detroit Red Wings.
Why is Edvinsson's potential long-term deal significant for the Red Wings?
A long-term deal with Edvinsson could solidify the Red Wings' defensive lineup and reflect their commitment to building a competitive team.
What impact could Edvinsson's contract have on the Red Wings' future?
Edvinsson's contract could influence the team's salary cap management and overall strategy for player development and acquisitions.
When might Edvinsson sign a long-term deal with the Red Wings?
The timeline for Edvinsson signing a long-term deal has not been specified, but discussions are expected to occur as the season progresses.
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Edvinsson looks upon those deals as the template for what he’d be seeking in a new contract.
His current deal is paying him $874,125 this season. Were Edvinsson to get a contract similar to the ones agreed to by Seider and Raymond, his annual stipend would jump into the $8 million per season range.
Not surprisingly, he’d be okay with that.
“Of course,” Edvinsson said of the thought of inking a long-term pact with the Red Wings. “It’s where I got drafted. I felt like ever since I came here, it’s been great. All the people around, teammates, fans around, it’s been great.
“So, yeah, it would be an honor.”
Red Wings Edvinsson Underwent Two Surgeries
Twice this season, Edvinsson underwent surgical procedures to fix an ailing knee. The first surgery cost him training camp. The second took place just before the Olympic break.
“Having two surgeries during one season is not optimal,” Edvinsson said. “But I felt good enough to play, and, yeah, that’s what I did.
“Not 100%, but nobody plays 100%. It’s something you’re gonna have to deal with, really. And, yeah, that was it.”
As Detroit’s first defense pairing, Edvinsson and Seider logged 1086.49 minutes of ice time together. That was third among all NHL defense tandems, according to research completed by naturalstattrick.com.
The 38 5-on-5 goals against when they were on the ice were the third-lowest among all defense pairings that logged at least 1000 minutes together. Their 5-on-5 goal differential of plus-13 (51-38) ranked second-best in the league.
“I felt really good coming into the season, and then started off with a surgery,” Edvinsson said. “It’s not easy. Of course, after that, I felt really good. The team felt really good.
“And then, of course, another one comes. And mentally and physically, everything just kind of sucks, honestly. I try to fight my way back, both mentally and physically, in a short time, but as I said, no one plays 100% out there.
“It’s hockey. It’s 82 games. It’s gonna be 84 next year. And I’m gonna take that with me. I’m gonna work even harder this summer to really get my body and everything as good as I can get it. And, yeah, not have any injuries.”