There are still a few teams reportedly in the mix for Patrick Kane after the New York Rangers chose Vladimir Tarasenko over the Chicago Blackhawks right winger.

Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane didn't hide his disappointment in the New York Rangers passing him over in favor of Vladimir Tarasenko last week. As the March 3 trade deadline approaches, however, other clubs are reportedly interested in the 34-year-old winger.

Scott Powers and Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reported the Carolina Hurricanes, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild and Vegas Golden Knights have “confirmed interest” in Kane. Powers and Lazerus also indicated the Blackhawks' front office believes there's a 50-50 chance the winger waives his no-movement clause.

The Hurricanes need a second-line center but could also use a top-six winger with Max Pacioretty again sidelined by a torn Achilles. Meanwhile, the Golden Knights have a pressing need for a first-line right winger with captain Mark Stone sidelined by back surgery.

Placing Pacioretty ($7-million average annual value)on LTIR provides the Hurricanes with sufficient salary cap flexibility to acquire Kane, who carries a $10.5-million cap hit for this season. The Golden Knights are expected to do the same with Stone and his $9.5-million cap hit. It's believed the Blackhawks will retain half of his cap hit for the right offer.

The Stars have been in the market for a second-line forward since late November. CapFriendly indicates they have just over $1.6 million in projected trade deadline cap space. GM Jim Nill will have to get creative to free up sufficient room even if the Blackhawks retain half of Kane's salary.

With $16.5 million in projected deadline cap space, the Wild have the most room to take on the remainder of Kane's salary. With the top prospect pool, as ranked by The Athletic's Scott Wheeler, they're also well-positioned to outbid their rivals if Kane is willing to go to Minnesota.