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The Daily: Laine’s landing spots examined; Wings High on Crusher

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The Daily: Laine’s landing spots examined; Wings High on Crusher

Speculation about where Patrik Laine might land will likely be more entertaining than the trade that takes the forward from Columbus to another team.

The Score’s five potential destinations are Pittsburgh, Colorado, Vegas, Seattle and Buffalo. Josh Wegman, author of The Score, lists the Penguins as Laine’s most likely destination, with Colorado as No. 2. Vegas and Buffalo are listed as the furthest away destinations.

It does not appear that an agreement is imminent.

“There’s no guarantee Laine will transfer,” Wegman wrote. “After all, between injuries and his January entry, he’s played just 18 games in 2023-24, and he’s recorded just nine points. He’s also missed 53 games due to injuries over the previous two seasons. His $8.7 million salary cap hit — over the next two campaigns — is a significant amount for teams to absorb, especially at this point in the offseason.”

The Red Wings in case you missed it

Former Red Wings player Jiri Fischer’s son, Lukas Fischer, was selected by the St. Louis Blues this summer and is playing for USA Hockey at the Summer Showcase currently underway in Plymouth.

The Red Wings are hoping prospect John Whipple can develop into a big-time hitter at the NHL level.

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Red Wings Offseason

The Red Wings have already begun informal workouts at USA Hockey Arena. They’ve been joined by players from other teams who have a connection to USA Hockey. Quinn and Luke Hughes, as well as Cole Caufield and Dylan Larkin’s friend Zach Werenski.

Hockey Now Network

Colorado: Goaltender Ivan Prosvetov is no longer an option for the Avalanche. He has signed to play in the KHL. Colorado Avalanche.

Florida: Matthew Tkachuk on celebrating the Stanley Cup: ‘I want to feel that feeling again.’ Florida Panthers.

New Jersey: Former Devils forward Michael McLeod is heading to the KHL to play for the New Jersey Devils.

Philadelphia: The Flyers are still hoping prospect Alexei Kolosov will report to training camp this season. Philadelphia Flyers.

Pittsburgh: Anthony Beauvillier, a drifter, seeks to establish a hockey base in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Penguins.

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