{"id":135379,"date":"2023-02-28T14:55:22","date_gmt":"2023-02-28T19:55:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=135379"},"modified":"2023-02-28T14:55:22","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T19:55:22","slug":"patrick-kane-trade-happens-after-all","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2023\/02\/28\/patrick-kane-trade-happens-after-all\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Blackhawks Trade Patrick Kane Ahead of Deadline"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">After giving it thought, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kanepa01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2023-02-23_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Patrick Kane<\/a> waived his no-movement clause and accepted a trade. The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/blackhawks\/\" target=\"_self\">Chicago Blackhawks<\/a> have traded the star winger to the New York Rangers. In return, Chicago will receive a 2023 second round pick. Kane is a pending unrestricted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capfriendly.com\/players\/patrick-kane\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free agent<\/a> at the season&#8217;s end. Rather than lose him for nothing potentially this summer, he was able to waive and accept a trade as the Hawks undergo a rebuild.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Breaking: It&#39;s Showtime.<\/p>\n<p>Sources tell <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DailyFaceoff?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@DailyFaceoff<\/a>: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NYR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NYR<\/a> expected to acquire Patrick Kane for 2023 2nd Rd Pick (can become a 1st) and a 4th Rd Pick. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NYR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NYR<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Blackhawks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#Blackhawks<\/a> plan to conduct 3-team trade call tonight.<\/p>\n<p>Possible Kane makes <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NYR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NYR<\/a> debut Wed in Philadelphia vs. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Flyers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#Flyers<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/GsNeQlk48E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/GsNeQlk48E<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/frank_seravalli\/status\/1630655440403963912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">February 28, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Patrick Kane Trade Happens After Numerous Rumours<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">It is hard to imagine Patrick Kane playing in another team&#8217;s jersey, but here it is. The long-time Blackhawks winger was monumental in the team&#8217;s dynasty run. Kane was a special player helping capture three Stanley Cups. A Patrick Kane trade is huge for both sides. Chicago is headed for painful years, and the Rangers are getting a major boost for his services. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">How Kane Impacts His New Team<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Now that the Patrick Kane trade has occurred, how does it impact his new club? Kane is in the midst of one of his worst years as a professional, but in the end, it is still Kane. Over the course of his career, he has surpassed the century-point mark twice but finished with 92 last season. Kane is known for his playmaking ability and slots in nicely on the power play. Overall, Kane is a rock-solid top-six player and is a huge boost to production. However, he is on pace for just 16 goals on the year, but playing with his new team he could see that total rise. With a push for the playoffs, Kane is a perfect fit going forward and gives them more star power. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">How Patrick Kane Trade Impacts Chicago<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">It is never easy to say goodbye to one of the best players in franchise history. Kane was instrumental in the team&#8217;s success and putting Chicago back on the hockey map. The Patrick Kane trade signals a new era of Chicago hockey is underway. But for a team rebuilding and entering a new era, it is huge they capitalized on a return for their future. Chicago is currently in the race for Connor Bedard, so any extra assets were a bonus for them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Photo credits: David Banks &#8211; USA TODAY Sports<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After giving it thought, Patrick Kane waived his no-movement clause and accepted a trade. The Chicago Blackhawks have traded the star winger to the New York Rangers. In return, Chicago will receive a 2023 second round pick. Kane is a pending unrestricted free agent at the season&#8217;s end. 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