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Patrik Laine may join Red Wings as team seeks playoff hopes

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Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Patrik Laine may join Red Wings as team seeks playoff hopes

Summary

The Detroit Red Wings are exploring roster changes to improve their chances for the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2027. NHL insider Pierre LeBrun suggested that unrestricted free agent Patrik Laine could be a possible fit for Detroit. Laine, who played just five games last season for the Montreal Canadiens and managed one assist, has experience with the Winnipeg Jets and Columbus Blue Jackets. The Red Wings are undergoing a transition after the offseason departure of captain Dylan Larkin, who requested a trade. Detroit aims to snap a decade-long playoff drought as they prepare for a preseason game against Columbus.

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What We Know

•Patrik Laine is an unrestricted free agent with experience across several teams.
•Red Wings seek roster changes to compete for the 2027 playoffs.
•Dylan Larkin has requested a trade and is no longer team captain.
•Detroit has not qualified for the playoffs in the last 10 seasons.
•Red Wings will face Columbus in a preseason game on Monday.

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7:30 PMYahoo Sports — NHL rumors: Patrik Laine linked to Red Wings by Pierre LeBrun

What they're saying

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The Detroit Red Wings are trying to put together a roster that can take them to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2027. NHL insider Pierre LeBrun thinks that winger Patrik Laine would be a good fit for Detroit. “I wonder about Patrik Laine as a possible fit in Detroit?” LeBrun posted to X, formerly Twitter. Laine is an unrestricted free agent who most […] The post NHL rumors: Patrik Laine linked to Red Wings by Pierre LeBrun appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 7:30 PM
NHL rumors: Patrik Laine linked to Red Wings by Pierre LeBrun
The Detroit Red Wings are trying to put together a roster that can take them to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2027. NHL insider Pierre LeBrun thinks that winger Patrik Laine would be a good fit for Detroit. “I wonder about Patrik Laine as a possible fit in Detroit?” LeBrun posted to X, formerly Twitter. Laine is an unrestricted free agent who most […] The post NHL rumors: Patrik Laine linked to Red Wings by Pierre LeBrun appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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