The Hockey News’s Lyle Richardson reports that there are still rumors linking Patrick Kane to the Buffalo Sabres, Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, and yes, the Detroit Red Wings:
Detroit Hockey Now’s Kevin Allen cited hockey analyst Pierre McGuire suggesting the Detroit Red Wings as a destination. Talking with Montreal’s TSN 690 last Thursday, McGuire thinks Kane could make “a massive difference” this season in Detroit, pointing out they also acquired his former teammate Alex DeBrincat.
This isn’t the first time someone has linked Kane to the Red Wings. John Dietz of the Chicago Daily Herald last month cited a source close to the winger claiming he wanted to be reunited with DeBrincat.
With PuckPedia showing more than $5 million in cap space, the Wings have the room to add Kane if he’s willing to accept a big pay cut from the $10.5-million average annual value of his previous contract. However, Sam Stockton doesn’t see Kane as a fit in Detroit, citing concerns over his health and production.
Continued; I don’t see a fit here, but you never know.
