Simon Edvinsson's trade market is heating up, and a new report puts the Bruins among six teams talking with Detroit.
According to TheFourthPeriod, relayed by Rinky Report, it is unclear whether the Red Wings are any closer to a deal. One source with knowledge of the situation confirmed that interim GM Shawn Horcoff continues to be engaged in trade discussions with "many teams."
Rinky Report relayed that the Predators, Sharks, Bruins, Blues, Canadiens and Kraken are among those teams.
The post cuts off after naming those six, and its wording suggests the list could run longer. Nothing in it says Boston is the frontrunner, or that a deal is close.
Edvinsson is a 23-year-old defenseman Detroit took sixth overall in 2021. He has 175 career games and 60 points, but he has not played this season, and he is listed on injured reserve with a contract dispute, out indefinitely.
That backdrop is why this reads as a real market and not idle chatter. A player in that situation does not stay on a roster forever.
Earlier today, David Pagnotta said the Bruins have "poked" on Edvinsson and on Dylan Larkin. He added that Boston wants one or two pieces with term or control over the long run, not short-term fixes.
Boston's earlier interest in Simon Edvinsson was already reported on Oct 30, and the Larkin chatter is the other thread on the same Detroit table.
Why the Bruins can shop from strength
Boston is not shopping out of desperation. The Bruins sit first in the Atlantic Division, riding a four-game winning streak after Sunday's 4-1 win over the Panthers.
On the back end, the Bruins have allowed 41 goals in 18 games, and Jeremy Swayman stopped 40 of 41 shots against Florida on Sunday. Charlie McAvoy logged 21:08 in that game and picked up an assist.
Nobody is panicking about that group. A long-term defenseman fits the plan Pagnotta described, and Chris Johnston naming Boston in Edvinsson deadline talk on Nov 6 shows the link has some legs.
But a contending team should not overpay for a player who has not skated in a game this season. If Detroit wants a premium price while six or more teams circle, Don Sweeney has every reason to walk away.
The Bruins host Montreal on Thursday, and the Canadiens are on the same list. Detroit visits St. Louis on Tuesday, and the Blues are on it too.
Quick hits
COLORADO AVALANCHECale Makar is on the road with the Avalanche after leaving practice, according to Denver Sports 104.3.
Colorado also called up a defenseman, so his status is still a question.
GOALIE MATCHUPJames Nichols reports the Devils plan to start Jake Allen in Winnipeg.
That points to Connor Hellebuyck facing the Capitals twice.
NEW YORK ISLANDERSPete DeBoer says Mathew Barzal, Matias Maccelli and Ryan Pulock could all return during the California road trip.
Getting all three back would be a big boost.
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFSWith Colton Sissons and Jack Roslovic hurting, the Leafs may need a center from the Marlies.
Bo Groulx's name is already out there.
LOS ANGELES KINGSMayorsManor reports the Kings assigned Martin Chromiak to the AHL.
The move clears a roster spot for Kevin Fiala or Mats Zuccarello.
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