Lafrenière’s Fit In Detroit Could Get Interesting Fast

Alexis Lafrenière is suddenly being connected to the Red Wings, which is enough to make any GM in the division sit up a little straighter. Detroit has been hunting for more skill in the middle of its forward group, and a player like Lafrenière would change the way teams have to game-plan against them. The appeal is obvious, but the real intrigue lives in how the Red Wings could make the pieces work without giving away the store.