Despite saying that there was interest in coming back for what would have been a third full year with the Detroit Red Wings, future Hall of Famer Patrick Kane is heading back to where it all began
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Kane has signed a two-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks, returning to the club that he helped lead to the Stanley Cup three times in his career.
According to NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman, it’s a two-year pact worth $8 million per season.
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In mid-April, Kane expressed interest in running it back in Detroit.
“I think there is mutual interest for me to come back and continue my career here. It’s been a great spot for me, my family, and my son, and I’ve definitely enjoyed my time here,” Kane said in April during Detroit’s season-ending media availability. “But there’s no rush. I’ll talk things over with my agent and my family, and we’ll see how everything plays out
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Last season, Kane finished fifth overall in Red Wings scoring, registering 16 goals and 41 assists for 57 points. While with Detroit, Kane scored his 500th career goal and also became the highest-scoring U.S.-born player in NHL history.
He originally joined the team as an unrestricted free agent in December 2023.
This is yet another considerable setback for Detroit, who is already considered a longshot to make the postseason next spring.
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