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Detroit Red Wings Pursuing Sudden Trade for All-Star Forward

The Detroit Red Wings’ early-season scoring drought has quietly put them in the market for proven offense, and unrestricted free agent Patrik Laine has drawn internal consideration as a potential short-term answer.

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 3:15 AM
Detroit Red Wings Pursuing Sudden Trade for All-Star Forward
Key Things to Know
  • Detroit has internally considered signing unrestricted free agent forward Patrik Laine.
  • The potential move would be a performance-laden free agent signing rather than a trade.
  • Detroit has struggled offensively, scoring only 10 goals during a 1-3-1 start.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Detroit Red Wings have internally discussed pursuing unrestricted free agent winger Patrik Laine to address their early-season scoring struggles. According to TSN's Pierre LeBrun, Detroit has considered signing the 28-year-old forward for the remainder of the season, though no direct contact has been made with Laine or his camp yet.

After starting the season 1-3-1 and scoring just 10 goals in five games, Detroit is considering a heavily performance-laden free agent deal. Laine, who played only five games last season, could potentially sign near league minimum base salary, offering Detroit a low-risk offensive option.

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