Patrick Kane

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Report: Patrick Kane trade between Blackhawks, Rangers nearing ... (NBC Sports Chicago)

A trade that would send longtime Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane to the New York Rangers reportedly is nearing a conclusion ahead of the March 3 ...

Kane, who has 16 goals and 29 assists in 54 games this season, was asked after Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Dallas Stars if he has been extra motivated to showcase himself ahead of the trade deadline. No word yet on if Kane will be available to play. "No, I don't know," Kane said.

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​​What we're hearing about a potential Patrick Kane Rangers ... (The Athletic)

That feeling only grew Saturday, as the Blackhawks and Kane decided the star winger would sit out the team's game against the Sharks and return to Chicago to ...

Tarasenko, who will presumably slide up to the right side with [Chris Kreider](https://theathletic.com/nhl/player/chris-kreider-EBX0RFTxzVvV5YlD/) and [Mika Zibanejad](https://theathletic.com/nhl/player/mika-zibanejad-QPbMrEAUZ1r9oWmY/), hasn’t adjusted to his new team yet. [Igor Shesterkin](https://theathletic.com/nhl/player/igor-shesterkin-LOibjd8d20HPtRSj/) got pulled after allowing five goals in two periods Saturday and has allowed at least four in four straight starts, a career-worst skid. That would allow a Kane trade to go through the day Lindgren goes on LTIR and the Rangers to fill out their roster, either with defense help from the AHL or even another trade for a left-handed defenseman. [Ryan Lindgren](https://theathletic.com/nhl/player/ryan-lindgren-o8AtGDRDljRCnlOH/) took what coach Gerard Gallant called “a bad hit, a dirty hit” from [T.J. [Jake Leschyshyn](https://theathletic.com/nhl/player/jake-leschyshyn-LUl8GOphrhD4XKTW/) went on waivers, also during Saturday’s Rangers game. All along, even before the Rangers traded one of their two 2023 first-rounders for We’d all thought Kravtsov, who’s been a healthy scratch in all but one game over the past month, would go to the Hawks in the eventual Kane deal, but teams have been scared off by the possibility that the 23-year-old Kravtsov will go back to Russia once his one-year deal is up this summer. Kane did leave the Blackhawks behind in San Jose on Saturday morning and flew back to Chicago. Removing his cap hit from the roster, plus Kravtsov’s exit, will allow a Rangers-Hawks Kane deal to go through a couple of days earlier than Friday’s deadline day. “It’s hard to express the meaning of him not being in a Blackhawk sweater.” Multiple teams have expressed their interest in Kane, but with his full no-movement clause, he has control of his destination. that initial day when a guy doesn’t come in,” Murphy said after the Blackhawks morning skate.

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New York Rangers putting finishing touches on Patrick Kane trade (Forever Blueshirts)

“On Kane/NYR: last 24 hours or so has been about lining up everything from cap situation to third-party trade partners to roster machinations to Kane's approval ...

[Read more.](https://www.thedailygoalhorn.com/nhl-rumors-penguins-whats-next/) They play the San Jose Sharks later today and it’s possible he will be held out of the lineup. That’s because they’re holding out Vitali Kravtsov and Jake Leschyshyn for “roster management” purposes. “At that point, a “decision” will be formal. He also notes that the Vancouver Canucks may have been a team they spoke with about a trade to send Vitali Kravtsov the other way. We’re grinding towards a conclusion, no one wants a misstep.”

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Report: Rangers waive Jake Leschyshyn; Patrick Kane being held ... (Forever Blueshirts)

Rangers place Jake Leschyshyn on waivers, Ryan Lindgren injured.

[Read more.](https://www.thedailygoalhorn.com/where-timo-meier-land-at-nhl-deadline/) [Read more.](https://www.thedailygoalhorn.com/nhl-rumors-penguins-whats-next/) On the play, Oshie hit him almost from behind dangerously close to the boards. Per ESPN’s Emily Kaplan, he was out for the game. Another potential trade target, Sam Lafferty is also being held out for trade related reasons. In 13 games with the Blueshirts, he has not registered a point.

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Postgame takeaways: NY Rangers lose fourth straight, but clear the ... (The Journal News / Lohud.com)

By waiving Jake Leschyshyn and trading Vitali Kravtsov, the New York Rangers have completed the initial steps needed to acquire Patrick Kane.

But with the clock ticking on Kane, he had to settle for a disappointing return that will ensure Kravtsov goes down as one of the biggest blemishes from an As a result, they had to settle for an AHL forward with little chance of impacting their NHL roster and a seventh-round pick that they won't be able to use for three years. He hurt his chances of success by twice refusing assignments to develop in the AHL and never playing well enough to solidify an NHL role. That, along with deciding on an agreeable trade return for Chicago, are the final steps to completing a deal. They might have to roll with a league minimum 20-man roster for the rest of the season and wait until the playoffs to activate Lindgren because LTIR eliminates the ability to accrue additional space. Obviously, we’re back in the mud, and we have to find our way out of it." One person with knowledge of the situation told lohud.com, part of the USA TODAY Network, that the Rangers would be able to fit Kane, but not much else. By waiving Leschyshyn and trading Kravtsov, the Rangers have positioned themselves to fit 25% of Kane's $10.5 million cap hit. Their next game after that isn't until Wednesday in Philadelphia, at which point they'd have enough cap space to finalize the Kane deal. That began a disappointing stretch for the Rangers, who allowed a whopping 21 scoring chances in the middle 20 minutes, according to Natural Stat Trick. Then, roughly an hour later, they executed a deal that sent forward Vitali Kravtsov to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for forward William Lockwood and a 2026 seventh-round draft pick. It was all the team."

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Blackhawks' mood tense as Patrick Kane departs, with others likely ... (Chicago Sun-Times)

Sam Lafferty was also scratched Saturday to protect him for a likely imminent trade. That forced the Hawks to dress 11 forwards and seven defensemen against ...

‘‘It’s hard to express the meaning of him not being in a Blackhawk sweater, really.’’ The Hawks dressed seven defensemen and 11 forwards out of necessity. Even with McCabe holding down his typical spot on the first defensive pairing, however, the roster wasn’t exactly stable. The team didn’t designate a locker with his name tag. ‘‘Everyone knew, though, [heading] into this road trip, that guys are going to be walking on eggshells off the ice, not knowing what’s going to happen. Sam Lafferty also was scratched Saturday to protect him for a likely imminent trade.

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Patrick Kane will not play vs. Sharks amid trade discussions (Yahoo Sports)

According to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic and TSN, Kane's agent felt that it would be best for the forward to sit out Saturday's game as the two Original Six ...

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Rangers clear space for Patrick Kane: send Vitali Kravtsov to ... (amNY)

The New York Rangers have completed the necessary roster moves to potentially come to an agreement for the services of Patrick Kane.

With Kravtsov’s contract off the books, and the additional waiver of Jake Leschyshyn, the Rangers will have enough cap space to take on a quarter of Patrick Kane’s contract by March 1st. After being sent down during the 2021-22 season, Kravtsov chose to go back to Russia instead of attending his assignment in Hartford. [Vitali Kravtsov to the Vancouver Canucks](https://twitter.com/Canucks/status/1629573900383440896?s=20) in exchange for William Lockwood and a 2026 seventh-round selection.

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Patrick Kane held out by Blackhawks as Rangers trade rumors swirl (New York Post)

Call it another smoke signal that Patrick Kane's days as a Blackhawk could be numbered as the Rangers continue to try and strike a deal for the All-Star ...

[did not practice Friday](https://nypost.com/2023/02/24/patrick-kane-sits-out-blackhawks-practice-amid-trade-rumors/), getting what the team called a “maintenance day.” Kravtsov had previously requested a trade from the Rangers and had not played since Feb. [then traded him to the Canucks](https://nypost.com/2023/02/25/rangers-trade-vitali-kravtsov-to-canucks-amid-patrickkane-rumors/) — and Jake Leschyshyn, who they waived during their game against the Capitals in Saturday, [due to roster management](https://nypost.com/2023/02/23/rangers-sit-pair-as-patrick-kane-trade-rumors-swirl/). The Rangers are among the teams trying to acquire the services of the three-time Stanley Cup winner.

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Blackhawks' Patrick Kane to Sit Out vs. Sharks amid Rangers Trade ... (Bleacher Report)

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane will not play in his team's road game against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday evening.

They're clearly shooting for a deep playoff run but have struggled of late with three straight losses entering Saturday's road game against the Washington Capitals. Louis Blues and Tyler Motte from the Ottawa Senators. He has 16 goals and 29 assists for 45 points this season. For his career, Kane has posted 446 goals and 779 assists for 1,225 points. As I reported on ABC pregame..

There's mutual interest between Patrick Kane & New York Rangers, + momentum. Chicago is playing out the string of a lost season at 20-32-5, and Kane is an

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NHL trade rumors: Patrick Kane trade to Rangers 'grinding to a ... (Yahoo Sports)

Patrick Kane is reportedly inching closer and closer to joining his buddy Artemi Panarin on the New York Rangers.

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Patrick Kane leaves Blackhawks' trip as framework is built for trade ... (Chicago Sun-Times)

Kane flew from San Jose to Chicago on Saturday as the Rangers began clearing salary-cap space to make the move financially viable.

The Hawks and Rangers also will have to sort out paying the third-party team that retains 25% of Kane’s cap hit. Zac Jones, an offensive defenseman among the Rangers’ second tier of prospects, might be part of the deal. Rangers reporters saw Lindgren in a sling after the game. It’s so complex that their deal for Vladimir Tarasenko this month initially had Kane (and the rest of the league) convinced they were out of the running for him. Both players had been held out of the last two games. Kane hasn’t officially waived his no-trade clause, for one thing, despite evidently indicating the Rangers are his top choice if he does.

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NHL trade rumors: Patrick Kane trade to Rangers 'grinding to a ... (Yahoo Canada Sports)

Patrick Kane is reportedly inching closer and closer to joining his buddy Artemi Panarin on the New York Rangers.

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Slumping Rangers on verge of deal for Patrick Kane with pieces in ... (New York Post)

Indeed, it appears as if the Blueshirts will have to play a man short against Los Angeles in the aftermath of the left shoulder injury Ryan Lindgren sustained ...

We have been for a while.“We were getting away with it during that streak,” the captain said, “but it’s not a sustainable way to play. The Rangers were negligent with and without the puck, yielding a massive number of odd-man rushes and breakaways. Players have the responsibility to play,” Trouba told The Post. Indeed, it appears as if the Blueshirts will have to play a man short against Los Angeles in the aftermath of the left shoulder injury Ryan Lindgren sustained Saturday. If it is by Wednesday, head coach Gerard Gallant will have 22 games with which to integrate Kane into the lineup. Rangers general manager Chris Drury still has the responsibility of locating a third-team conduit to assume a quarter of Kane’s $10.5 million cap hit after the Blackhawks retain half.

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Report: Patrick Kane trade between Blackhawks, Rangers nearing ... (Yahoo Sports)

A trade that would send longtime Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane to the New York Rangers reportedly is nearing a conclusion ahead of the March 3 ...

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Blackhawks: 3 last-minute Patrick Kane trade packages with the ... (Da Windy City)

The Chicago Blackhawks are going to trade Patrick Kane. These three trades could get it done with the New York Rangers before the beginning of week.

It is only going to get better if they are smart with their trade deadline work this year. If they knew he even slightly wanted to go there before the Vladimir Tarasenko trade, they could have pulled the trigger sooner. These are three realistic trade packages for Kane to the Rangers:

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How soon can Patrick Kane join the New York Rangers (Forever Blueshirts)

The Chicago Blackhawks announced on Saturday that forwards Patrick Kane and Sam Lafferty would not play against the San Jose Sharks due to “roster ...

[Read more.](https://www.thedailygoalhorn.com/where-timo-meier-land-at-nhl-deadline/) [Read more.](https://www.thedailygoalhorn.com/nhl-rumors-penguins-whats-next/) The same is likely for Will Cuylle, Adam Sykora, and Bryce McConnell-Barker. [Read more.](https://www.thedailygoalhorn.com/patrick-kane-awaiting-trade-to-rangers/) With the injury to Lindgren it’s possible he’s been removed from the equation. The media in Chicago is already preparing fans for what’s expected to be a light return for the three-time Stanley Cup champion with 1,161 career points. We will see how this all plays out, but the motions look to be Kane, the Rangers, and Blackhawks are working on something.” If he has to go on LTIR, they could potentially do this as soon as [Sunday]. these were moves that people suspected the Rangers wouldn’t make unless they knew it was heading in this direction,” “I don’t think the Rangers were in position to make this move for cap reasons until Tuesday. Yesterday, defenseman Ryan Lindgren was injured in the Rangers 6-3 loss to the Washington Capitals. Per PuckPedia, once Leschyshyn clears, they could acquire Kane at 75% retained (need a third party) by March 1.

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Kane held out of Blackhawks lineup with Trade Deadline approaching (NHL.com)

Patrick Kane will be a healthy scratch due to roster management for the Chicago Blackhawks when they visit the San Jose Sharks on Saturday (10 p.m. ET; ...

Kane won the Stanley Cup with the Blackhawks in 2010, 2013 and 2015. He is second in Blackhawks history in points and assists, behind Stan Mikita (1,467 points, 926 assists), third in goals, behind Bobby Hull (604) and Mikita (541), and third in games played, behind Mikita (1,396) and Duncan Keith (1,192). Kane has 10 points (seven goals, three assists) in his past three games. Speculation of Kane being traded to the New York Rangers has increased since Thursday, when New York announced forwards Vitali Kravtsov and Jake Leschyshyn would be scratched for their 4-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings for roster management reasons. The contract contains a no-movement clause, so Kane will have to approve any trade prior to the NHL Trade Deadline, which is 3 p.m. "He had a smile on his face.

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Trade Buzz: Kane doesn't practice with Blackhawks, undecided on ... (NHL.com)

Welcome to the NHL Trade Buzz. There are seven days remaining until the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline (3 p.m. ET; March 3). Here's a look around the League at the ...

Washington traded defenseman Dmitry Orlov and forward Garnet Hathaway to the Boston Bruins on Thursday in a three-team trade that also included the Minnesota Wild. I've taken the same approach every day, every game and it's gotten me this far," Jensen said. The Sharks (18-30-11) are 22 points out of a wild card in the West. "I've been put in a lot of good spots," Farabee said. Louis might be willing to trade two of its three first-round picks in the 2023 NHL Draft as part of the return, according to the report. He has expressed interest in the Rangers and said he was disappointed when they acquired Vladimir Tarasenko in a trade with the St. LeBrun reported the Winnipeg Jets have also reached out to the Sharks. "It's a tough one, quite frankly, to put a finger on. The Penguins (27-21-9) are 3-5-0 since, falling one point back for the second wild card into the Stanley Cup Playoffs from the Eastern Conference and to fifth in the Metropolitan Division. "Not many 1-on-1 meetings, I can't say I've had too many of those," he said. Welcome to the NHL Trade Buzz. He doesn't need to practice every day."

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Where would Patrick Kane slot into the Rangers lineup (Bluelinestation.com)

With rumors floating around about Patrick Kane ending up on Broadway after everything, you can see the cogs are in motion for the Chicago Blackhawks winger ...

Panarin with Kane has won the Stanley Cup in the past and Trocheck can hold his own on that line. Which one gets to play with Mika Zibanejad and should that be the same player that gets to join Artemi Panarin? Both star wingers are long-time friends of the Breadman so in theory, both should be able to have chemistry with the Russian winger.

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Obsessive Patrick Kane Trade Watch: What's Holding Up The ... (bleachernation.com)

All signs indicate Patrick Kane is headed to the New York Rangers at some point. When? We don't know yet. But could have answers soon.

If the Rangers can/need to put Lindgren on LTIR because of an injury, they could make the Kane deal on Sunday. And no, this isn’t Patrick Kane “holding the Blackhawks for ransom.” Again, even though some people might tweet that. No, this isn’t “Patrick Kane dragging his heels.” Even if that’s what some fans are going to claim on Twitter.

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Patrick Kane Trade Talk Continues as Rangers Make Moves (NBC Chicago)

Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane still hasnt officially announced whether he will move his no-trade clause to join the New York Rangers, but all signs.

That could push the Kane saga back another day, but it is unclear when the team will hit the $2.625 million in cap space they will need to acquire Kane. That news comes following a new report by NHL insider Chris Johnston, which suggests that the deal is still on track to occur later this week. According to That deal would also be contingent on finding another team that would be willing to take on $2.625 million of Kane’s cap hit, with the Blackhawks absorbing the remaining $5.25 million. That recall could potentially impact their day-to-day cap number, and as a result the Rangers may have to wait until Thursday to officially have enough room to acquire Kane without involving another player or team. According to CapFriendly, the moves have given the Rangers just over $1.9 million in deadline salary cap space, still short of the $2.625 million in space they would need to acquire Kane.

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Patrick Kane trade talk continues as Rangers make moves (Yahoo Sports)

Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane still hasnt officially announced whether he will move his no-trade clause to join the New York Rangers, but all signs ...

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Rangers' salary cap situation delaying Patrick Kane trade timeline (Chicago Sun-Times)

The Rangers will slowly accumulate more cap space with each passing day, but acquiring Kane likely won't be possible until at least Wednesday and ...

He also has been a healthy scratch 17 times and has averaged less than 10 minutes of ice time per game when in the lineup. Rangers coach Gerard Gallant told reporters Sunday he didn’t think Lindgren’s injury was “serious,” which is the opposite prognosis to what would’ve made a Kane trade potentially easier. He now has just 13 points in 93 NHL games the last two seasons, including six points in 34 games this season. The Rangers will very slowly accumulate more space with each passing day. But the collective-bargaining agreement requires teams to field a full 20-man roster under the cap whenever possible. Kane presumably will miss the Blackhawks’ game Monday against the Ducks as he remains in Chicago, having traveled back Saturday before the Hawks’ win over the Sharks.

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Rangers make important in-game roster adjustment to fit Patrick ... (amNY)

New York Rangers defenseman Braden Schneider (4) defends against Vegas Golden Knights left wing William Carrier (28) during the second period of an NHL ...

Wednesday would be and has been the earliest day that the team would be able to acquire Kane. While both Schneider and Carpenter are on the Rangers’ bench, they are expected to sit in the game against the Kings accordingly. One of the two players are expected to be sent down on Monday which would leave the team with enough cap space to complete the trade that would send Patrick Kane to the Rangers on Wednesday.

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Other than Patrick Kane, which Blackhawks could be traded ahead ... (NBC Sports Chicago)

It's no guarantee he'll be moved, though, because many teams are up against the cap — he has a $3 million cap hit — and he will likely be viewed as a fallback ...

There's a lot of interest in Lafferty, who is tied for the league lead with four shorthanded goals and is on pace for a career-high in goals (15), assists (16) and points (31). His .918 save percentage ranks 10th among all netminders with at least 14 appearances this season, and he's recorded a quality start in nine of 12 starts for a quality start percentage of .750, which ranks No. Raddysh is quietly on pace for 20 goals, 16 assists and 36 points this season, and he carries a cap hit of only $758,333 for this season and next. It does allow the Blackhawks to retain salary on another player, considering the max is three contracts and he was expected to be one of them if he were to be moved, along with Kane. Athanasiou is supremely gifted and is legitimately one of the fastest players in the league. Jonathan Toews was supposed to be one of the headliners for the Blackhawks but he won't be moved as he recovers from an illness that's kept him out since Jan.

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Patrick Kane trade talk continues as Rangers make moves (NBC Sports Chicago)

Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane still hasn't officially announced whether he will move his no-trade clause to join the New York Rangers, but all signs ...

That could push the Kane saga back another day, but it is unclear when the team will hit the $2.625 million in cap space they will need to acquire Kane. According to That news comes following a new report by NHL insider Chris Johnston, which suggests that the deal is still on track to occur later this week. [#NYR]deal eventually coming to fruition, the trade itself likely won't be executed before Wednesday. According to CapFriendly, the moves have given the Rangers just over $1.9 million in deadline salary cap space, still short of the $2.625 million in space they would need to acquire Kane. deadline because the salary cap implications improve with each passing day.

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Blackhawks star Patrick Kane leaves team amid trade talk (ESPN)

Blackhawks star Patrick Kane has left the team and returned to Chicago, the team announced on Saturday.

Louis Blues](/nhl/team/_/name/stl/st-louis-blues). [Jake Leschyshyn](https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/4233897/jake-leschyshyn) ($766,667 cap hit) on waivers. A few hours later, the team traded forward [Vitali Kravstov](https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/4352711) to the [Vancouver Canucks](/nhl/team/_/name/van/vancouver-canucks) for forward [Will Lockwood](https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/4270244/william-lockwood) and a seventh-round pick in the 2026 draft. [acquired](/nhl/story?_slug_=new-york-rangers-getting-vladimir-tarasenko-st-louis-blues&id=35624204) winger [Vladimir Tarasenko](https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/5837/vladimir-tarasenko) in a trade with the [St. Shortly thereafter, the Rangers made a pair of moves, first placing forward It comes with the caveat that Kane, who is a pending unrestricted free agent, has a

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Other Than Patrick Kane, Which Blackhawks Could Be Traded ... (NBC Chicago)

The March 3 trade deadline is five days away, and all the attention will be on Patrick Kane. All signs point to him being traded to the New York Rangers, which ...

There's a lot of interest in Lafferty, who is tied for the league lead with four shorthanded goals and is on pace for a career-high in goals (15), assists (16) and points (31). His .918 save percentage ranks 10th among all netminders with at least 14 appearances this season, and he's recorded a quality start in nine of 12 starts for a quality start percentage of .750, which ranks No. Raddysh is quietly on pace for 20 goals, 16 assists and 36 points this season, and he carries a cap hit of only $758,333 for this season and next. This is a longshot given his health history, but when healthy, Stalock has been one of the most effective goaltenders in the NHL. It does allow the Blackhawks to retain salary on another player, considering the max is three contracts and he was expected to be one of them if he were to be moved, along with Kane. He doesn't produce much offense, and his four-year contract — $4.4 million cap hit — that kicked in this season also includes a 10-team no-trade list. If the Blackhawks eat half of his $3 million salary, it could enhance the potential return. He might not always use his teammates to the best of his ability, but he can dance through all five players on the ice by himself at any given moment, which makes him a potential game-breaker. He's on pace to finish with 66 points, which would be the second-best total of his career. Athanasiou is supremely gifted and is legitimately one of the fastest players in the league. Jonathan Toews was supposed to be one of the headliners for the Blackhawks but he won't be moved as he recovers from an illness that's kept him out since Jan. The March 3 trade deadline is five days away, and all the attention will be on Patrick Kane.

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Waiting For Patrick Kane Requires The New York Rangers To Get ... (Forbes)

It was the situation facing the Rangers because they and the rest of the NHL are in the midst of the frenzy known as trade season in a hard salary cap era. The ...

And now they are in the midst of trade season, which is better than trade request season which New York sports fans saw earlier this month when Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant decided they wanted to become former Brooklyn Nets. And the number actually could have been down to 14 if Mika Zibanejad’s ankle was as bad as it looked when he blocked a shot. Of course, this was not something sprung on the players at opening faceoff. Kane is up to 446 goals for the Chicago Blackhawks, along with 48 postseason goals, including six in the 2010, 2013 and 2015 Stanley Cup Final. Louis scored 368 career goals before joining the Rangers and Staal was up to 322 career goals. The Rangers already acquired three players in recent weeks, but they appear to be the front runners to reel in the big one by eventually acquiring Patrick Kane from Chicago.

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Other than Patrick Kane, which Blackhawks could be traded ahead ... (Yahoo Sports)

The March 3 trade deadline is five days away, and all the attention will be on Patrick Kane. All signs point to him being traded to the New York Rangers, which ...

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