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Red Wings' Patrick Kane trade buzz ramps up

Originally posted on Hockey Unplugged | By Axel Williams | Last updated Oct 24, 2024 2:23 PM ET

Patrick Kane is now with the Detroit Red Wings — a team that is desperate to get back into the NHL Playoffs.

Over the last couple of years, the team has added some big-name players and talents, which includes Kane. That said, if the team does not make the postseason, heads could roll.

In a new article from Bleacher Report , it was theorized that Patrick Kane could be part of trade rumors all season long. Why? Well, he is a big-name player. Moreover, if the Red Wings are out of the playoffs by February, he will likely want to be sent somewhere in a win-now mentality, and he would be the perfect rental for a Cup run.

"If the Wings continue to struggle this season and find themselves more out of the playoff picture than in it, Kane's name will be bounced around a lot as a player to help a contending team go for the Cup."

It remains to be seen if the Red Wings will hit the panic button in that way. Ultimately, we are still early in the season. The Red Wings could end up going on a run and that would completely alter their season for the better. However, this Red Wings team is trying to make the playoffs this season and if they cannot hit that mark, it will be an embarrassment.

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