Rumour: Patrick Kane One The Verge of Signing a Multi-Year Deal With Atlantic Division Team
The long-awaited announcement of Patrick Kane's next NHL contract is still ongoing, however, it has been rumoured that the deal is done with this Atlantic Division team.
Kane Rumoured to Have Signed With Hometown Buffalo Sabres in Multi-Year Deal
Patrick Kane's next contract has been the topic of UFA discussions since the end of last season. With his rehab going well for his hip surgery, he was rumoured to be looking at signing a contract in November. Now, it appears that he has.
According to a rumour circulating online, Kane has signed a 2-year deal in the $3.5-4 million range with the Buffalo Sabres.
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It's going to happen sometime this week. Patrick Kane will sign with the Buffalo Sabres; two year deal in the $3.5-$4M per season range.
Kane was heavily rumoured to be looking at the Sabres since it is his hometown. With his extended stay in Toronto for training, the decision to sign in Buffalo makes sense, as it isn't too far from where he was completing his rehab for his injury.
Does a Multi-Year Kane Contract Hurt the Sabres in the Long Run?
While any team, including the Sabres, would benefit from having Kane on their roster, a multi-year deal might actually hurt the Sabres in the long run. They will have to figure out which of their prospects they no longer have room for, since Kane is likely a bottom-6 contributor. This could hurt their development in the long run, while Kane is likely only going to play for a few more years.
Patrick Kane will sign a two-year deal with Buffalo per @Ade780. Kane had a below-average season last year. However, he still should be capable to score at 0.7 PPG rate or something like that. But with that defense, yikes. Two-year contract is not ideal from Sabres' perspective.
Another reminder that a multi year deal for Patrick Kane will 100% block out a path for one of Buffalo's 1st round prospects who aren't that far from being NHL ready
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We will await an official announcement for the full details of Kane's contract and confirmation as to where he will be playing next season.
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