It looks like Simon Edvinsson wasn't in Nashville just because his agency is there. With all eyes on the Swedish defenseman as the December 1 deadline nears for him to sign a contract and play this season, most of his conditioning is happening in the Nashville Predators' backyard, and a connection to the organization is what has him there, according to Nick Kieser via X.
Simon Edvinsson said a reason he came to Nashville for training was knowing Filip Forsberg. The #Preds forward recommended a local coach and has been here for the last 2 weeks.
— Nick Kieser🏒 (@KieserNick) November 9, 2026
The unsigned D-man said he's still hoping for something to get done soon.
Not only is his connection with Filip Forsberg, whom he has played with internationally, why he is in Nashville, but he is also skating with Tim McAllister, a junior Preds coach. This really means nothing for whether the Predators are in the sweepstakes for the defenseman, but it certainly doesn't hurt for him to be getting close to members of the organization.
Opinions have been mixed amongst the fanbase on whether the Predators should pay the price the Detroit Red Wings are asking. The return will be hefty given the leaked ask of Michael Misa from the San Jose Sharks, and with the way Chris MacFarland is operating, people question whether he wants to give away a bunch of young assets.
From where I stand, MacFarland is building this team under his vision, and he doesn't seem like the type to have much of a connection with players who came into the organization in the Barry Trotz era. The one thing we know is that the general manager is trying to remodel the blueline, and what better way than adding a No. 2 and future No. 1 behind Roman Josi?
What would the return be for Simon Edvinsson?
If the Red Wings are seeking a top young player like Misa, then Brady Martin would likely be the obvious return piece for the Predators. The forward's upside is high, but some question whether he'll be more than a middle-six winger. In purely value terms, a future No. 1 defenseman has more value, even if Martin ends up being a first-line wing.
It would also cost a first-round pick, and if MacFarland is confident in where this team is going, adding Edvinsson would only raise that perceived ceiling. In a 2027 draft class that isn't overly strong, the GM should be willing to part with a pick that could be in the second half of the first round.
Edvinsson does have some leverage here if the Red Wings want to get it over with and add assets. He would need to agree to an extension with whichever team trades for him, and if he wants Nashville, he could somewhat force his way there.
It's easy for Detroit fans to say not to get forced into anything, but getting something for a player who doesn't want to play for the organization is better than letting the deadline pass and spending the rest of the season with nothing in return.
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