Minnesota Wild show interest in free agent Patrik Laine

The Minnesota Wild have emerged as a potential destination for unrestricted free agent Patrik Laine. Previously interested in Laine while he was with the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Wild's renewed pursuit comes at a time when Laine's injury history could make him a low-risk acquisition. Laine spent last season on injured reserve after a core-muscle injury limited him to just five games. This offseason, he is eligible for a one-year contract with performance bonuses, which could appeal to the Wild as they look to enhance their forward group. Laine has a history of scoring, including a career-high 44 goals in the 2017-18 season, and could provide significant value if healthy.

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