REPORT: Two more contending teams show interest in Patrick Kane

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S. Harper
August 31, 2022 (2:57 PM)

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The Chicago Blackhawks General Manager Kyle Davidson has been working the phones all summer trying to trade the two star forwards that have been the heart and soul of the Blackhawks for over a decade in Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane.

Patrick Kane was rumored to be going to places like the Leafs, Sabres, Oilers, and the big Apple as Kane is hoping to win another championship before he retires.

However, Mike Stephens of the Hockey News pointed out how two other teams could look to get into the Kane sweepstakes. Those teams being the Detroit Red Wings and the Colorado Avalanche eyeing the star forward.

As Stephens points out: the Red Wings are no longer rebuilding, and what makes them attractive to Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson is the Wings have have some available cap space with meaning little salary retention.

«Of all the clubs focused primarily on winning games next season, the Red Wings arguably have the most financial wiggle room, sitting with over $8 million in cap space to spend on any further upgrades of their choice. Kane would certainly fit that bill, requiring roughly $3 million to be moved out to make the money work.»

Stephens also mentioned the Colorado Avalanche who are looking to repeat as Stanley Cup champions this season. They have the talent to do it but the Blackhawks will have to likely retain 50% of Kane's salary to make a deal with the Avalanche.

Kane would push them right back to the top of the heap once again, allowing a player like Artturi Lehknonen to absolutely feast on bottom-six matchups and effectively lengthen the depth of their already deep roster,'» as Stephens writes.

More options for Kane, where will he choose to go if a trade takes place?