Patrick Kane returns to the Chicago Blackhawks
Open this photo in gallery:Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane skates before a 2022 game against the New Jersey Devils in Newark, N.J.Noah K. “He’s shown on countless occasions that he knows what it takes to win at the highest levels.”The addition of Kane adds another offensive presence to a lineup that will begin the season without Connor Bedard, who had surgery on his left shoulder on July 8. Kane likely will play with Bedard when the 21-year-old centre returns to the ice.The rebuilding Blackhawks went 29-39-14 last season, an 11-point improvement on the previous season.
- ▪Open this photo in gallery:Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane skates before a 2022 game against the New Jersey Devils in Newark, N.J.Noah K.
- ▪“He’s shown on countless occasions that he knows what it takes to win at the highest levels.”The addition of Kane adds another offensive presence to a lineup that will begin the season without Connor Bedard, who had surgery on his left shou
- ▪Kane likely will play with Bedard when the 21-year-old centre returns to the ice.The rebuilding Blackhawks went 29-39-14 last season, an 11-point improvement on the previous season.
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Open this photo in gallery:Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane skates before a 2022 game against the New Jersey Devils in Newark, N.J.Noah K. Murray/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountPatrick Kane has rejoined the Chicago Blackhawks, agreeing to a US$16-million, two-year contract with his first NHL team.The deal, which includes a full no-movement clause, was announced by the Blackhawks on Thursday.Kane, 37, became one of the NHL’s most dynamic players while spending his first 15-plus seasons in Chicago, helping the Blackhawks win three Stanley Cup championships.
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