The Daily: Laine Landing Spots Reviewed; Wings High on Crusher

The speculation about where Patrik Laine may land is probably going to be more entertaining than the trade that moves the Columbus forward to another team.

The Score’s five potential destinations include Pittsburgh, Colorado, Vegas, Seattle and Buffalo. Score writer Josh Wegman lists the Penguins as the best fit for Laine, and Colorado as No 2. Vegas and Buffalo are presented as the longer shots.

It doesn’t seem like any deal is imminent.

“There’s no guarantee that Laine gets moved,” Wegman writes. “After all, between injuries and entering the program in January, he was limited to just 18 games in 2023-24, and he registered a measly nine points. He missed 53 contests due to injury in the two prior seasons, too. His $8.7-million cap hit – for the next two campaigns – is a big number for teams to absorb, especially at this point in the offseason.”

While Patrik Laine is now able to talk to other teams regarding a trade, a move from the #BlueJackets doesn't appear imminent: https://t.co/CDCJZpga2s

— Pro Hockey Rumors (@prohockeyrumors) August 2, 2024

Red Wings In Case You Missed It

The son of former Red Wings player Jiri Fischer, Lukas Fischer, was drafted by the St. Louis Blues this summer. He is is playing for USA Hockey at the ongoing Summer Showcase in Plymouth.

Red Wings are hoping prospect John Whipple will mature into a heavy hitter at the NHL level.

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Red Wings Offseason

The Red Wings have already started their informal workouts at USA Hockey Arena. They have been joined by some players on other teams who have a USA Hockey connection. Quinn and Luke Hughes, plus Cole Caufield and Dylan Larkin’s friend, Zach Werenski.

Among the NHL players working out this morning at USA Hockey Arena are Quinn and Luke Hughes, Dylan Larkin, Zach Werenski and Cole Caufield and Alex DeBrincat. pic.twitter.com/J8gkeLS2di

— Adam Kimelman (@NHLAdamK) August 1, 2024

Hockey Now Network

Colorado: Goalie Ivan Prosvetov is no longer an option for the Avalanche. He signed to play in the KHL. Colorado Avalanche.

Florida: Matthew Tkachuk on the Stanley Cup celebration: ‘I want this feeling again.’ Florida Panthers. 

New Jersey: Former Devils forward Michael McLeod is heading to the KHL to play. New Jersey Devils.

Philadelphia: Flyers are still hoping prospect Alexei Kolosov will report to training camp this season. Philadelphia Flyers.

Pittsburgh: Vagabond Anthony Beauvillier seeks to establish a hockey home in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Penguins.