Simon Edvinsson situation approaching danger zone

The Detroit Red WIngs have less than three weeks to sign or trade Simon Edvinsson.

The longer this drags out, the worse it gets for both parties. Edvinsson, obviously, has to go without playing hockey, while the Red Wings slowly depreciate an asset they can use on both the lineup and in trade talks. While it's clear there are several California teams very interested in Edvinsson, Red Wings interim GM Shawn Horcoff's priority is to keep the young Swede around.

“I’d still like to sign Simon, but I think when it’s someone like that and the situation that we’re in, you can’t help but take calls,” Horcoff said. “It’s my job to do what’s in the best interest of the Detroit Red Wings. I’m going to…