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Blackhawks sign Patrick Kane to two-year deal ahead of new season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 6:57 PM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Blackhawks sign Patrick Kane to two-year deal ahead of new season

Summary

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed Patrick Kane to a two-year, $16 million contract ahead of the 2026 NHL season. Kane, who is returning to Chicago after a stint with the Detroit Red Wings, previously helped the Blackhawks claim three Stanley Cup titles. He aims to bolster a lackluster offense that ranked second-lowest in the NHL last season, with just 213 goals. Kane is eager to team up with young talents, particularly Connor Bedard, who is recovering from shoulder surgery and will miss the early part of the season. Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson expressed confidence in Kane's ability to lead and enhance the team's development.

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By the Numbers

•Kane rejoins Blackhawks after 15 seasons away.
•He aims to boost an offense that struggled last season.
•Connor Bedard is recovering from shoulder surgery.
•Kane has 1,400 points in 1,369 NHL games.
•Blackhawks finished previous season with 72 points.

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6:57 PMYahoo Sports — Blackhawks hoping that Patrick Kane will ignite Chicago's weak offense for a second time

What they're saying

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When the Chicago Blackhawks selected Patrick Kane No. 1 overall in the 2007 draft, they counted on the forward, then just 18, to give their rebuilding team and its sputtering offense an immediate boost. Fast-forward 19 years: The Blackhawks again hope that Kane, now 37 and entering his 20th NHL season, will do the same after signing the all-time scoring leader among U.S.-born players to a $16 million, two-year deal. “I mean that’s kind of always what I’ve been known to do is help produce,” Kane said Friday at the Blackhawks practice facility.
— Yahoo Sportsby MATT CARLSON

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