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Report: Red Wings are out of Lecavalier sweepstakes

Vincent Lecavalier

Tampa Bay Lightning center Vincent Lecavalier (4) looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Vincent Lecavalier apparently won’t be headed to the Motor City.

John Shannon of Sportsnet reports the Detroit Red Wings have been told they are no longer in the hunt for the former Lightning captain.

The Wings have an opening on their second line for a center with Valtteri Filppula headed to free agency and had thoughts on bringing in Lecavalier. With his contract likely coming in at $5 million per year on a long term, that would’ve been tough for Detroit to swallow anyhow.

ESPN.com’s Pierre LeBrun says the race for Vinny’s services could come down to Boston, Dallas, or Montreal with the Habs being the top choice if he wants to go there. The Stars have been rumored to be heavily in on Lecavalier as it offers a similar setting to Tampa Bay.

As for Detroit, they’re exploring other options at center and are ready to move when free agency starts on July 5.