The three-time Stanley Cup champion, American forward Patrick Kane, will officially sign a contract with the Detroit Red Wings, as reported by The Athletic.
In his new team, he will reunite with his former Chicago Blackhawks teammate, Alex DeBrincat, who spent his first five NHL seasons with the Blackhawks, often forming a line with Kane. From the perspective of the Red Wings, this deal carries minimal risk, as Detroit is one of the few NHL teams with ample cap space.
The idea is for Kane to provide additional firepower to the team’s offense and contribute to power play situations.
It is reported that Patrick Kane is impressed with Detroit’s performance in the early stages of the new season. Currently, this is sufficient to consider the team a legitimate playoff contender. According to insiders, Kane is also impressed with the tactical acumen of the head coach and his vision for the team’s development.
Notably, other teams, including the Rangers, Florida Panthers, Buffalo Sabres, and Toronto Maple Leafs, were also vying for Kane’s services.
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