MONTREAL, CANADA - APRIL 16: Patrick Kane #88 of the Detroit Red Wings makes his approach with the puck during the shootout against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on April 16, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Detroit Red Wings defea …
FOX 2 - Patrick Kane is a Red Wing no more.
The backstory:
Kane has signed a two-year deal returning to the Chicago Blackhawks with an $8 million annual average, according to the team.
The 37-year-old forward played the last three seasons in Detroit, ranking fourth on the team in scoring last year with 16 goals and 41 assists.
Kane is the NHL's all-time leader in points among American-born players.
The Red Wings recently announced the team was moving general manager Steve Yzerman to a different front office role.
A search for his replacement is underway, while the Red Wings currently have the longest active playoff drought in the NHL.
The Wings' postseason absence has reached 10 straight seasons. Their last playoff appearance was in 2016.
The Source: Information for this report is from the Chicago Blackhawks and published reports.