When it comes to early-season trade rumors and the Boston Bruins, a lot of it centers around the Detroit Red Wings. Not only are they linked to Dylan Larkin, like a lot of teams in the NHL, but also defenseman Simon Edvinsson.
Regarding Edvinsson, he is a young defenseman who is sitting out as the Red Wings try to get a trade done over the next couple of weeks. If there is a trade target that Bruins general manager Don Sweeney would target that would fit not only this season but beyond, it's Edvinsson. Not a rental, but someone who could be locked up long-term, which makes sense.
Bruins are one of six teams reportedly interested in Simon Edvinsson
According to The Fourth Period, the Bruins are one of a half-dozen teams that are in the mix for Edvinsson. The 23-year-old is reportedly skating and working out in anticipation of a potential trade before the end of the month.
"It is unclear if the Red Wings are any closer to pulling the trigger on a trade, though one source with knowledge of the situation has confirmed to TFP that Detroit’s interim GM Shawn Horcoff continues to be engaged in trade discussions with “many teams”, per The Fourth Period. The (Nashville) Predators, San Jose Sharks, Boston Bruins, St. Louis Blues, Montreal Canadiens, and Seattle Kraken are some of the teams interested in acquiring Edvinsson.''
Edvinsson was picked sixth overall by Detroit in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, and in 72 career games for the Red Wings, he has nine goals and 16 assists. The 6-foot-6 blueliner would be a perfect young addition on the back end for second-year head coach Marco Sturm.
Edvinsson isn't the only player that the Bruins would be interested in acquiring from the Red Wings. Larkin is a prime target of a lot teams including Boston, but in the Bruins case, they are not on his trade list that he gave to the Wings front office. It has tied the hands of Detroit's front office in getting a deal done, and you feel like unless Larkin expands his list, then this could be a while.
Now, in an ideal world, the Bruins would love to find common ground for a blockbuster that could acquire Edvinsson and Larkin, but that is easier said than done. Sooner or later, there is going to be a decision on Edvinsson, and Boston will remain in the mix for him until a deal is announced with one team.
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