NHL Rumor Roundup: The Latest On Simon Edvinsson And Alexander Nikishin

The Simon Edvinsson saga continues with no end in sight. On Saturday, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported [https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/video/saturday-headlines-dont-expect-connor-hellebuyck-to-rangers/] that the Detroit Red Wings [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/detroit-red-wings] defenseman still prefers a trade, but the club remains intent on re-signing him. He indicated that they're prepared to consider several contract terms for the 23-year-old restricted free agent. Nevertheless, speculation persisted over potential trade destinations for Edvinsson if he and the Red Wings fail to agree to a new contract. Sportsnet's Ryan Dixon believes [https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/who-could-red-wings-target-in-potential-simon-edvinsson-trade/] the Red Wings prefer to get a promising young NHL center in return.