Buffalo Sabres pursue Patrick Kane as concerns rise for Helenius, Kulich

The Buffalo Sabres are reportedly competing to sign Patrick Kane, who seeks a return to his hometown or a return to the Chicago Blackhawks. If Kane joins the Sabres, young forwards Konsta Helenius and Jiri Kulich are projected to start in the AHL with the Rochester Americans, impacting their development. Both players have shown promise, with Helenius making a playoff impact and Kulich looking to bounce back from an injury-plagued season. The Sabres' potential signing could alter opportunities for the younger forwards moving into the new season.

• 5:14 PMYahoo Sports — Sabres' Patrick Kane rumors would be bad news for Konsta Helenius, Jiri Kulich