Patrick Kane Rumored to Join the Detroit Red Wings: Latest Updates

Patrick Kane
is set to join the Detroit Red Wings for the remainder of the season, opting for the championship-rich franchise over other potential suitors as he makes his return to the NHL following hip surgery.

A source familiar with the decision informed The Associated Press on Tuesday that Kane has agreed to a contract worth a prorated $2.75 million. The individual spoke on the condition of anonymity as Kane has not yet signed the contract, which is expected to pay him just over $2 million in actual dollars.

Kane, who recently turned 35, was an unrestricted free agent undergoing rehabilitation from
hip resurfacing surgery
back in June. After skating since August, he expressed to the AP in September that he
was starting to feel like his old self
again.

The three-time Stanley Cup champion and 2016 league MVP made the decision to join Detroit amid interest from several other teams, including his hometown Buffalo Sabres, the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the reigning Eastern Conference champions, the Florida Panthers. After being traded before the deadline by the Blackhawks to the New York Rangers, Detroit is set to become Kane’s third Original Six team.

Kane’s decision to undergo the invasive hip operation puts him in rare company, and his addition is a potential boon for general manager Steve Yzerman’s Red Wings, who are currently holding a playoff position in the Atlantic Division with an 11-6-3 record through 20 games.

The hope is that Kane will return to his pre-injury form, displaying the All-Star performance he’s known for, and contribute to ending Detroit’s seven-year postseason drought. Kane’s impending return to the ice is eagerly anticipated, and his comeback to the NHL will be closely watched by fans and players alike.