In an interview on Tuesday, hockey analyst Pierre McGuire mentioned that the Red Wings could be one of the frontrunners if Tavares decides not to re-sign with the New York Islanders.
Listen to the interview below.
As mentioned in the interview, the Red Wings cap space is obviously an issue and they would need to clear space to sign him in the immediate future.
Tavares is a fantastic offensive player and would have an instant impact on the Red Wings. He certainly would be the star of the team.