Patrick Kane returns to Chicago Blackhawks ahead of season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 10:39 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Patrick Kane is set to return to the Chicago Blackhawks for their regular season opener on Tuesday in Las Vegas. Kane expressed his hope of helping the team's young core reach the NHL playoffs, a goal the Blackhawks have not achieved since the 2019-20 season. The Blackhawks aim for improvement as they integrate players like Connor Bedard and Byram, despite Bedard missing the start of the season due to shoulder surgery. The team will need substantial development from its young defensemen and other new signings to succeed this season.
- •Kane re-joins the Blackhawks after signing in free agency.
- •The Blackhawks last made the playoffs in the 2019-20 season.
- •Young players like Bedard and Byram are key to the team's future.
- •Bedard is recovering from shoulder surgery and will miss early games.
- •Blackhawks open their season against the Vegas Golden Knights.
- 10:39 PMYahoo Sports — Patrick Kane talks returning to Chicago Blackhawks, hoping to help young core climb into playoffs
"Patrick Kane spoke with ABC7 this week about his return to the Chicago Blackhawks ahead of their season opener. Fans are hoping he will help a young core climb into the NHL playoffs.
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