Patrick Kane signs two-year deal to return to Chicago Blackhawks
Veteran forward Patrick Kane has rejoined the Chicago Blackhawks on a two-year contract worth an $8 million cap hit, marking his return after three seasons with Detroit.
Patrick Kane will return to the Chicago Blackhawks after signing a two-year contract that carries an $8 million salary-cap hit, the team announced on Thursday. Kane, a 2007 first-overall draft pick, spent 16 seasons with Chicago, helping the franchise capture three Stanley Cups. He was traded to the New York Rangers during the 2022-23 season and spent the last three years with the Detroit Red Wings. Over his Blackhawks career, Kane amassed 446 goals, 779 assists and 1,225 points, the second-most in team history behind Stan Mikita. His individual accolades include the Hart Memorial Trophy (MVP) in 2016, the Art Ross Trophy as league scoring leader, the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP in 2013, and the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year in 2008. > "We are thrilled to bring Patrick back to Chicago," a Blackhawks spokesperson said.