Simon Edvinsson Prepared to Play in Sweden if Red Wings Contract Stalls

Detroit Red Wings restricted free agent defenseman Simon Edvinsson is reportedly prepared to play in Sweden this season if a new contract is not finalized by the Dec. 1 deadline at 4:00 p.m. ET. According to NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman, Swedish reporters believe Edvinsson has strong resolve to play abroad if negotiations drag past the deadline. Interim GM Shawn Horcoff has maintained he has no desire to trade the key blueliner.