Maple Leafs consider adding Patrick Kane as roster overhaul continues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 3:57 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly exploring the possibility of signing Patrick Kane, a former Red Wings star and three-time Stanley Cup champion. This comes as the team undergoes significant roster changes after finishing last season with only 78 points, missing the playoffs for the first time in ten years. General Manager John Chayka has already made moves to strengthen the team, including signing goalie Sergei Bobrovsky. Discussions around Kane's potential addition have been characterized as loose, with concerns about fit and salary cap issues, as the Maple Leafs are currently over the cap limit. Kane, who tallied 57 points last season, has other potential suitors, including the Chicago Blackhawks and Buffalo Sabres, who may present a stronger fit for his skills and experience.
- •Toronto missed the playoffs last season with 78 points.
- •The team is undergoing a significant roster overhaul.
- •Kane scored 16 goals and 57 points last season with Detroit.
- •Maple Leafs are currently $2.75 million over the salary cap.
- •Other interested teams include the Blackhawks and Sabres.
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