“I have to acknowledge him: This individual will be remembered as the greatest American-born player,” Chelios remarked. “Patrick Kane, truly remarkable.
That jersey might look a bit odd, Kaner, but you’ll get used to it. And don’t worry, everything will work out, just like it did for me. But watch out, don’t steal my spotlight today, alright? I’ve bet on shutting you down.”
Former Chicago Blackhawk Patrick Kane spoiled the jersey retirement night of fellow former Blackhawk Chris Chelios by scoring the overtime game-winning goal on a breakaway.
Kane skated to the group of Red Wings players celebrating his goal shouting “showtime,” the nickname he’s given himself. Showtime has certainly justified this nickname during his time wearing the winged wheel.
Kane cited the primary reason for joining the Red Wings as Alex DeBrincat’s signing, as the two have a strong bond, evident in their immediate chemistry on the ice. DeBrincat, who inked a four-year, $31 million deal with the team during the offseason, has tallied 20 goals and 33 assists in 59 games for the Red Wings this season, putting him on track for one of his best goal-scoring seasons in his seven-year career.
During his address to the Chicago crowd, Chelios hailed Kane as potentially the greatest American-born player in NHL history. Kane spent 17 seasons with the Blackhawks, netting 396 goals. Following his game-winning goal, Kane was named the first star of the game. His gesture of tapping his chest seemed to signify his emotional connection to the fans and the city, expressing, “I just wanted to show the fans that my heart will always be here.
as Alex DeBrincat’s signing, as the two have a strong bond, evident in their immediate chemistry on the ice. DeBrincat, who inked a four-year, $31 million deal with the team during the offseason, has tallied 20 goals and 33 assists in 59 games for the Red Wings this season, putting him on track for one of his best goal-scoring seasons in his seven-year career.
During his address to the Chicago crowd, Chelios hailed Kane as potentially the greatest American-born player in NHL history. Kane spent 17 seasons with the Blackhawks, netting 396 goals. Following his game-winning goal, Kane was named the first star of the game. His gesture of tapping his chest seemed to signify his emotional connection to the fans and the city, expressing, “I just wanted to show the fans that my heart will always be here.”
Kane’s standout performance against the Blackhawks wasn’t an isolated occurrence. He’s been on a hot streak, registering points in his last nine games for the Red Wings. In his 30 appearances for Detroit, Kane has netted 12 goals and provided 18 assists.
While he achieved All-Star status and won the Stanley Cup with the Blackhawks, that was prior to being traded to the New York Rangers and undergoing hip-resurfacing surgery at the age of 35. Kane has effectively silenced doubters who questioned his ability to bounce back from the surgery.
The Detroit Red Wings currently occupy a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race, amassing 72 points in 58 games. The team has performed strongly since the start of 2024, boasting a record of 15-4-2 in January and February.
This impressive record may influence how general manager Steve Yzerman approaches the upcoming NHL trade deadline. Speculation suggests that Yzerman may seek to bolster the team’s defense to add a grittier edge to the Red Wings’ play.
Earlier, I suggested that the team consider trading forward Jonatan Berggren due to his inability to secure a spot in the Red Wings’ lineup. However, Berggren has been performing impressively for the Grand Rapids Griffins, the Red Wings’ AHL affiliate, with 17 goals and 24 assists in 39 games.
The Griffins have been on a streak, earning at least one point in their last 16 games, and Berggren leads the team with 25 assists in 40 games. At 23 years old, he might need to be patient before cracking the Red Wings’ roster.
With the NHL trade deadline approaching on Friday, March 8th, and the Red Wings performing well, there’s speculation about potential moves. Patrick Kane’s exceptional form could attract significant interest, but given his age of 35 and recent hip-resurfacing surgery, a short-term contract extension might be more feasible. For a team like the Red Wings, the financial aspect of any contract offered to Kane is likely more crucial than its duration.
