The Detroit Red Wings could lose pending free agent forward Patrick Kane come July 1 if the latest reports about his interest in returning to the New York Rangers are true.
NHL Insider Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff suggested on a June 18 podcast episode Kane’s possible interest in returning to the Rangers ahead of the 2024-25 season.
He felt like when he got to New York and was hurt that he tried to do his best but that he sort of disappointed them,” Seravelli said on June 18. “They didn’t say that, but he felt like he left something on the table because he wasn’t at full strength and I think wanted a chance to try and do that over again to make it right.”
Kane signed a one-year pact with the Red Wings with the 2024 season already ongoing. He appeared in 50 games with Detroit, scoring 20 goals and providing 27 assists.
Patrick was great, wasn’t he?” Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman said at the end-of-season media availability. “He’s like a wizard with the puck — his skill, his sense, his calmness in high-pressure situations and in the danger areas.”
Patrick Kane’s 2023-24 Spell With the Rangers
Kane’s previous experience with the New York Rangers did not meet expectations because of a nagging injury that eventually forced the forward to undergo surgery.
Kane battled a hip injury during his time with the Rangers, which diminished his impact on the game. Kane just managed to score 5 goals and 12 points in 19 regular-season games following his trade from Chicago in February 2023.
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