Simon Edvinsson is now Todd McLellan's biggest contract headache in Detroit.
Pierre LeBrun reported that the Boston Bruins are among the clubs showing interest in Edvinsson, and the number is not small.
According to the report, at least 10 teams have inquired about the restricted free agent.
That changes the temperature around the Detroit Red Wings fast.
Detroit still wants to sign Edvinsson. But once that many teams are circling, every quiet contract negotiation starts looking like a trade watch.
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The Bruins' interest is the part that grabs the room. Boston rarely sits out when a big, young blue line piece even hints at becoming available.
Detroit's salary gap just got louder
LeBrun reported that Detroit has offered Edvinsson long-term, mid-term, and short-term deals.
That detail matters because it tells fans this is not about a lack of structure. It is about the money.
The gap on salary is now the story. And the longer it sits there, the more leverage shifts toward teams trying to pry open the door.
For McLellan, this is not some depth defenseman sitting on the edge of the lineup. Edvinsson is the kind of player who affects matchups, breakout rhythm, and the long-term shape of the blue line.
That is why Detroit's preference remains clear: sign him, keep him, and avoid turning a contract standoff into a franchise mistake.
But the Bruins being named changes the outside pressure. Don Sweeney has never been shy about chasing defense, and Boston's identity still starts from the back end out.
Detroit can say no today. It can say no again tomorrow.
But if the salary gap stays wide and 10 teams stay engaged, this stops being just a negotiation and becomes a market.
That is the dangerous part for the Red Wings. Once rivals believe a player like Edvinsson might be reachable, the calls do not slow down.
Should Detroit trade Simon Edvinsson if the salary gap stays wide?
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