Connor Bedard pitches for Patrick Kane to return to Blackhawks
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 8:59 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026

On July 20, Connor Bedard of the Chicago Blackhawks expressed a desire for Patrick Kane to return to the team. During a media session, Bedard highlighted the potential of Kane rejoining the club where he began his NHL career. They would aim to compete together for another Stanley Cup. Kane's current status regarding such a return remains unclear, but Bedard's comments indicate an openness within the organization to explore this possibility.
- •Connor Bedard speaks to media on July 20
- •Bedard invites Patrick Kane to return to Blackhawks
- •Kane originally started his NHL career in Chicago
- •Both players would seek another Stanley Cup
- •Kane's status on a return remains uncertain
- 9:59 PMESPN — Bedard: Kane back in Chicago would be 'incredible'...
"On the day the Blackhawks star met with the media after signing his new contract, Chicago's Connor Bedard made his pitch to winger Patrick Kane to return to the United Center, sign with the club he began his NHL career with, and chase another Stanley Cup.
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