Hockey Insider Elliotte Friedman reports that the San Jose Sharks have made a serious trade offer for Detroit Red Wings unsigned defenseman Simon Edvinsson.

Friedman said the Red Wings rejected the offer but the talks between the two teams about the Swedish D man were “substantive.”

Friedman didn’t offer any names under discussion.

Detroit’s Interim GM Shawn Horcoff said again Thursday that his intention to sign, not trade, Edvinsson. After coming to training camp and getting nowhere on a contract, Edvinsson said he preferred to be traded.

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Boston: Will Borgen has been a pleasant surprise for coach Marco Sturm’s defense. Boston Bruins.

Florida: Anton Lundell rediscovers scoring touch with hat trick. Before you ask, the Panthers would not give up this center in a Dylan Larkin trade. Florida Panthers.

Philadelphia: The Flyers are linked to two trade rumors about defensemen. Edvinsson is one of them. Philadelphia Flyers.