The Red Wings’ struggles continue as head coach Derek Lalonde shared another concerning update about Patrick Kane.
Lalonde revealed that Kane will be sidelined for tonight’s game against the New York Islanders due to injury. While there had been speculation that Kane wasn’t fully healthy after missing practice on Sunday, the news confirms that he’s dealing with an injury that might be more serious than initially thought. Lalonde mentioned that Kane would need “another day” to recover but stopped short of guaranteeing his return, labeling his status as “day-to-day.” The uncertainty surrounding Kane’s condition suggests it’s not a long-term issue, but still raises concerns.
Kane, in the final year of his $4 million contract, has struggled to replicate his performance from last season. After registering 47 points in 50 games in 2022-23, he has only three goals and seven assists for 10 points in his first 20 games this year, fueling trade rumors.