Patrick Kane signs two-year deal to return to Blackhawks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 2:17 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Patrick Kane has reached a two-year agreement with the Chicago Blackhawks, confirmed on July 23, 2026. The contract is valued at an average annual salary of $8 million. Kane returns to the NHL franchise where he originally rose to stardom, contributing to the team’s success in previous seasons. This deal marks a significant moment as Kane rejoins a team familiar to him, enhancing their roster ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Kane signed a two-year contract with Chicago Blackhawks.
- •The deal averages $8 million annually.
- •Kane is back with the team where he became a star.
- •The agreement was finalized on July 23, 2026.
- 8:17 PMYahoo Sports — 3-time Stanley Cup champion Patrick Kane returns to Blackhawks on 2-year contract
- 2:54 PMYahoo Sports — Patrick Kane rejoins the Chicago Blackhawks, agreeing to a 2-year, $16 million contract
- 2:39 PMESPN — Kane returns for second stint with Blackhawks
"CHICAGO — It’s showtime once again at the United Center. Right wing Patrick Kane, 37, signed a two-year, $16 million contract with the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, returning to the team with which the future Hall of Famer spent his first 16 seasons and won three Stanley Cups. The deal includes a full no-movement clause. “Day in and day out for 16 seasons, Patrick captivated the city of ...
"The Blackhawks and Patrick Kane have agreed to a two-year deal with an average annual value of $8 million as the winger returns to the team where he became an NHL superstar.
"The deal, which includes a full no-movement clause, was announced by the Blackhawks.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 8:17 PM3-time Stanley Cup champion Patrick Kane returns to Blackhawks on 2-year contract
CHICAGO — It’s showtime once again at the United Center. Right wing Patrick Kane, 37, signed a two-year, $16 million contract with the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, returning to the team with which the future Hall of Famer spent his first 16 seasons and won three Stanley Cups. The deal includes a full no-movement clause. “Day in and day out for 16 seasons, Patrick captivated the city of ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 2:54 PMPatrick Kane rejoins the Chicago Blackhawks, agreeing to a 2-year, $16 million contract
The deal, which includes a full no-movement clause, was announced by the Blackhawks.
- ESPNJul 23, 2026, 2:39 PMKane returns for second stint with Blackhawks
The Blackhawks and Patrick Kane have agreed to a two-year deal with an average annual value of $8 million as the winger returns to the team where he became an NHL superstar.
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