Patrick Kane has Revealed When He Will Sign With an NHL Team
Patrick Kane is one of the most talked about free agents that remains unsigned, and he has just revealed when he will be resuming talks with NHL teams.
Insider Reveals Kane Won't Be Talking With Teams Until End of October
Darren Dreger has reported that Patrick Kane and his team aren't likely to talk with teams until the end of October, long after the season officially starts. This is because Kane is set to receive more medical information on his recovery from hip surgery during the middle of October.
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Recent updates have Kane's recovery going well, with videos of him skating and going through on-ice drills being posted to Twitter the other day.
Contract Talks and Salary Cap Issues Could be Roadblock for Kane's Return
Kane is definitely still a valuable asset and will garner a pretty penny this season despite his injury status and age. However, this will pose some issues for many teams as they sit tight against the salary cap.
Kane is also still just 34 years old, which means he will not be eligible for a 35+ year-old contract. Despite this, rumours of several teams with significant interest have surfaced, including the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs.
As seen on Hawks Insider - "Kane has revealed his return date to the NHL."
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28 SEPTEMBRE | 82 ANSWERS Patrick Kane has Revealed When He Will Sign With an NHL Team Where do you think Kane will sign this year? | ||
| Detroit | 17 | 20.7 % |
| Toronto | 36 | 43.9 % |
| Buffalo | 13 | 15.9 % |
| Other | 16 | 19.5 % |
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