Alex DeBrincat could return to Blackhawks alongside Patrick Kane
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 8:53 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Alex DeBrincat's potential return to the Chicago Blackhawks is gaining attention following an Instagram interaction with Patrick Kane. Connor Bedard’s desire to see Kane back with the Hawks led to Kane's recent signing with Chicago after leaving the Detroit Red Wings. DeBrincat, who has one year left on his contract with Detroit, has a friendship with Kane dating back to their time together in Chicago. While some fans speculate about a future with DeBrincat, the Blackhawks would need to express interest in acquiring him before any return becomes a reality.
- •Patrick Kane signed a two-year contract to return to Chicago on July 20, 2026.
- •Connor Bedard has expressed interest in seeing Kane back with the Blackhawks.
- •DeBrincat has one year left on his contract with the Red Wings.
- •Kane and DeBrincat played together on the Blackhawks from 2017 to 2022.
- •An Instagram goodbye from DeBrincat to Kane has fueled speculation about a reunion.
- 8:53 PMYahoo Sports — Could Alex DeBrincat reunite with Patrick Kane on Blackhawks? Instagram post sparks the idea
"Alex DeBrincat with Patrick Kane and Connor Bedard in Chicago could be a lot of fun. And it suddenly seems very real.
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