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Red Wings have the perfect Patrick Kane replacement hiding in plain sight

Patrick Kane won't be in town forever, regardless of how he produces in 2025-26. But Detroit Red Wings fans don't need to be concerned.

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Patrick Kane is in vintage form, with four points and three assists through the Detroit Red Wings' first three games. But he's also in his age 37 season and could be hanging up his skates in the near future. Plus, putting too much faith in Kane keeping up his high-octane play is a risky gamble.