Patrick Kane Signs with Detroit Red Wings, Dallas Stars Eye Internal Upgrades
Kane's move ends speculation about his future, while the Stars focus on potential lineup upgrades from within their organization.
- 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.