Speculation: The Future Of Patrick Kane

[AirGut]

One of USA's best is a UFA in 8 days, where does he want to be and where does he want to win his 4th?

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[Mrfenn92]

Dallas or Florida

 

[Hawaiibros]

He’s coming back to Detroit. Won’t get a better offer, and wants to set up shop in metro Detroit with his family. End of book.

 

[LeafalCrusader]

Was a good fit in Detroit should stay there.

 

[Mighty Makar]

Stars

 

[periferal]

Why do the Sabres have 25% of the vote???

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

If he is willing to take a 1 year/low salary deal in chase for cup than Dallas would be great fit if they have a spot for him (Not sure of the Stars depth on wing)

 

[AirGut]

think he's going back to NYR, to finish what he started and play out the full year from training camp there like he had initially wanted in the summer of 2023. After all that fuss he went through to force his way to NY he only got a grand total of 26 games whilst playing at half-health.

Rangers have money, got rid of Goodrow, they need their Messier, they need a 1RW, Drury knows what to do here.

 

[leeroggy]

Why do the Sabres have 25% of the vote???

Isn't he from Buffalo?

 

[norrisnick]

Not Detroit, plz.

 

[TheNumber4]

What does Kane even want anymore? Doesn't seem to be another Cup. Seems like money still matters and being the "guy".

 

[FoxyClean]

What does Kane even want anymore? Doesn't seem to be another Cup. Seems like money still matters and being the "guy".

According to the reports, he really wants to win in New York.

 

[TheNumber4]

According to the reports, he really wants to win in New York.

Even after already leaving NYR and having his stint there?

 

[Lion Hound]

I think the NYR players also want him back. Zbad made a comment recently that he and Kreider need a RW that can pass them the puck. Felt like it was a loaded comment.

Also last season Drury bargain shopped landing Wheeler and Quick for peanut size contracts. Hearing reports that Kane would take small money to come back to finish what he initially sought out to do.

 

[periferal]

According to the reports, he really wants to win in New York.

What reports? The TPS reports?

 

[Gabrielor]

He already said no to Buffalo once...

 

[WingsToPick4th]

Hopefully with the wings. He chose Detroit, friends with the cat, was a great fit with the team. Wings need top 6 FWDs and can afford to give him 5-6M x 3 years. Not sure rangers/dallas/others can pay him that much but sadly I think he leaves.

 

[norrisnick]

Hopefully with the wings. He chose Detroit, friends with the cat, was a great fit with the team. Wings need top 6 FWDs and can afford to give him 5-6M x 3 years. Not sure rangers/dallas/others can pay him that much but sadly I think he leaves.

That can carry play, not one that needs to be carried.

 

[MTL Dirty Birdy]

think he's going back to NYR, to finish what he started and play out the full year from training camp there like he had initially wanted in the summer of 2023. After all that fuss he went through to force his way to NY he only got a grand total of 26 games whilst playing at half-health.

Rangers have money, got rid of Goodrow, they need their Messier, they need a 1RW, Drury knows what to do here.

I believe he also expressed regret that he couldn’t give his all due to health

Hopefully with the wings. He chose Detroit, friends with the cat, was a great fit with the team. Wings need top 6 FWDs and can afford to give him 5-6M x 3 years. Not sure rangers/dallas/others can pay him that much but sadly I think he leaves.

The rangers can give good money now that Goodrow is gone.

 

[PatLaFontaineASMR]

He already said no to Buffalo once...

He said no to the Don Granato Sabres that were bottom of the standings.

Will he say no to the coach he watched as a kid & a team that is likely much more active over the summer?

Maybe, but I'd say he'd be much more interested in joining the team now compared to the start of last season.

 

[93gilmour93]

Next season it would be cool if Toronto had this line playing together

Domi Matthews Kane

 

[biturbo19]

He seems to like Detroit, his linemates and teammates there, and was a good fit. So i'd reckon that's probably still the frontrunner. I think he probably looks at that team and sees them as "close enough" to the playoffs with a little more push.


Otherwise...Dallas and maybe Vegas. Possibly Florida depending on what happens with this series and some of their FAs. All teams that are in that "contender window" and could have use for a cheaper veteran "been there, done that" winger on a value deal. Where they can incorporate him, but don't have to necessarily lean on him as a core guy.

 

[Ducks DVM]

Does he want money, or does he want another shot at the Cup? I very much doubt he gets both.

 

[JKG33]

Kane and Stamkos should team up somewhere. They could make 2/3 of a very good 2nd line and elevate a good team to great. Carolina, LA, Detroit, Nashville. Hell if Vegas could find a way...

 

[Petes2424]

If I had to guess, I’d say he signs a 2 year deal with the Stars.

I would’ve said Vegas 1-2 months ago, but if the Stars cannot land Stamkos, I’m betting on Kane. Even though the Rangers are prepping to do something.

Detroit no longer has an open offer on the table from what I’m hearing, but there are parameters to make a deal depending on their position as the summer moves forward. ONLY as a secondary signing though, and Kane wants to be more than that if he’s signing in Detroit.

At this point though, he’s not in their plans and thats smart on their behalf.

They enjoyed having him but aren’t gonna be stupid about handing him 3 years and $21 million.

They won’t go more term, nor more dollars. They envisioned Kane taking Perron’s salary spot basically…. and although it’s not filled, it will be by July 2nd. So you’re talking between $5-$6 million and no more than 2 years.

By 7pm on July 1st, that AAV likely goes down considerably for Kane to return.

Could things change prior to July 1? Sure, but it’ll be Kane calling and deciding he wants to take THAT deal prior to July 1, or prior to any trade that may change things.

The only other way he returns to Detroit, is if he is still sitting out there later in July, and they find a spot for him then. Thats likely not happening either.

Good bet on Vegas or Dallas. Hadn’t heard the NYR thing at all. In fact, it’s interesting we’d hear that. Maybe his agent isn’t getting the response from certain teams he thought he would. Don’t think btw, they don’t already have an idea….

The thing is, any team is still taking a big chance handing Kane significant AAV or term. Remember, he’s a 35+ contract now too.

In fact, I’m under the impression DET would rather sign a Jake DeBrusk or Anthony Duclair type as a secondary scoring player, rather than Kane IF, and assuming IF, they have already made another Top 6 acquisition. A Top player like Reinhart, Stamkos, etc.

That IF they had a choice between the two, at the same money, they’d rather a player who isn’t so one dimensional like Kane. Kane can’t move down and create pace on the 3rd line for example, and he actually wasn’t the pace player they wanted in their Top 6. He is an offensive weapon though, so you make him fit.

You can bet Detroit has plans to chase or trade for a Top 6 weapon. That won’t be Patrick Kane.

Kane is a cherry on the top type signing. Last season they had the AAV available and had a spot for a player like him in the short term.

I say he ends up in Dallas, or in Vegas, assuming Vegas sheds some salary. If he’s back in Detroit, it’ll be on their terms.

As an organization, signing Kane cannot get in their way from being a better hockey club. This past season, you can make an argument, they were a better team without him.