Overview

• Patrick Kane, the longtime Chicago Blackhawks star, has signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Red Wings, ending speculation about his future.
• Dallas Stars were linked to Kane, but the team was not in heavy pursuit of him due to their cap space and focus on upgrading their defense line.
• Kane, 35, is recovering from a hip injury that required surgery and limited his abilities last season.
• Dallas Stars have two potential lineup upgrades, Logan Stankoven and Mavrik Bourque, who are thriving in the AHL and could be called up this season.
• Kane has kept in touch with Jonathan Toews, who announced before the season he was going to sit out this season.