Edvinsson's Contract Situation, Ottawa Swept and Playoff Updates - Apr. 26th, 2026

Edvinsson's Contract Situation, Ottawa Swept and Playoff Updates - Apr. 26th, 2026

From Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast by Winged Wheel Podcast

April 26, 2026 · 1h 12m

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The episode discusses Simon Edvinsson's contract situation and provides updates on the Stanley Cup playoffs, including the Ottawa Senators' performance and other playoff matchups.

With the Stanley Cup playoffs rolling on, the Detroit Red Wings are looking to the offseason. This podcast tackles the looming Simon Edvinsson contract extension and what it could mean for Steve Yzerman's cap sheet this summer. (0:00) - Intro & Offseason Delirium Begins (04:25) - Simon Edvinsson Contract Negotiations Where Edvinsson's next deal likely lands using the Hutson, Lacombe, and Seider comparables, plus whether he should chase term security or bridge for a bigger third contract. (28:55) - Senators Swept by Hurricanes & the Ridley Greig Sucker Punch Carolina deletes Ottawa's offense in four straight as Brady Tkachuk and Tim Stutzle no-show the series. Could Tkachuk be on the move? Also, the hockey world unites against Greig's gloved cheap shot and what it means for him next season. (39:35) - More Stanley Cup Playoffs Updates Buffalo putting six on Boston, Montreal punching back at Tampa, and Pittsburgh getting drawn into Philly's nonsense. Utah taking a 2-1 lead and the jersey exchange promotion that ran out of stock. Connor McDavid trying to do everything while Edmonton's defense and goaltending fall apart again, plus what it could mean for his next contract. (57:30)…

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