Report: Bruins & Red Wings Discussing Blockbuster Trade

The NHL's trade market is heating up, and the Boston Bruins and Detroit Red Wings are in the middle of it all. According to multiple reports, the Bruins have interest in Red Wings defenceman Simon Edvinsson, and there's also been talks about a mega-deal including Dylan Larkin.

The Bruins are loaded with young NHL talent and have a couple of top prospects who are pushing for regular minutes within Boston's lineup. The Red Wings were holding firm for immediate impact players, but have since softened their stance, as perhaps they're starting to realize they need to tear it down, and completely rebuild.

Boston is among a long list of teams that has shown interest in Simon Edvinsson. Believe there’s at least 10 teams that have inquired. But those teams are being told by interim GM Shawn Horcoff that his preference remains trying to re-sign the RFA. The longer this goes on, obviously a trade becomes possible. But Detroit still wants to sign him. Horcoff has full authority from ownership to get an extension done with Edvinsson, who has been offered, long-, mid- and short-term deals. There remains a sizeable gap on salary.

— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) October 8, 2026

TSN's Pierre LeBrun reports that the Bruins are just one of 10 teams who have poked around on Edvinsson, as the restricted free-agent defenceman still sits without a contract, has made his way back to Sweden to train, and has seemingly turned his back on the franchise. Meanwhile, Detroit's interim GM Shawn Horcoff admitted he's prefer to re-sign Edvinsson instead of moving him.

Chris Johnston on The Chris Johnston Show about Detroit/Edvinsson negotiations: "It's my understanding the first contract offer to Simon Edvinsson didn't come till September 17th." #LGRW #NHL https://t.co/GdUaSF8YRj

— R i N K Y (@RinkyReport) October 5, 2026

Mason Lohrei has been on the block for the Bruins, and same goes for Matthew Poitras. James Hagens and Fraser Minten are untouchable and aren't expected to be included, only if Larkin is coming back the other way. 

Larkin scored a goal and an assist in his season debut recently, and still is holding firm on wanting out of Motown, and is rumored to be high on joining the Bruins.

Simon Edvinsson prefers a trade from the Red Wings. https://t.co/ThYbzxDUZf

— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) October 4, 2026