Realistic Landing Spots for Patrick Kane Image [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTkyOTMxMzczNTA4NDY5OTgx/usatsi_19138227.jpg] With the Chicago Blackhawks rebuilding their roster, Patrick Kane became the subject of trade conjecture throughout the summer. The 33-year-old winger remains among the NHL's elite scorers. His eligibility for unrestricted free agency next July ensures he'll be a fixture in this season's rumor mill. Off-season [https://thehockeynews.com/news/patrick-kane-continues-to-surface-in-the-nhl-rumor-mill] speculation [https://thehockeynews.com/news/teams-are-asking-about-patrick-kane] had the Buffalo Sabres, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers interested in Kane. On Oct. 5, Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli [https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/32-bold-predictions-auston-matthews-to-sign-nhls-first-ever-max-contract/] had the Blackhawks star getting traded to the Rangers as part of his 32 bold predictions for 2022-23. Seravalli wasn't the only pundit recently pondering Kane's future. On Oct. 8, the Boston Globe's Kevin Paul Dupont wondered [https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/10/08/sports/should-bruins-look-into-trading-blackhawks-star-patrick-kane/] what it might cost the Boston Bruins to acquire the long-time Blackhawks star. He suggested a package of Jake DeBrusk, Brandon Carlo and either Jack Studnicka or Jakub Zboril plus a conditional first-rounder if Kane re-signed with the Bruins. If the Blackhawks shop Kane, GM Kyle Davidson will likely seek a return consisting of at least a 2023 first-round pick, a top prospect and a good young NHL player. Of the teams linked to Kane, the Sabres, Red Wings and Rangers possess the necessary 2023 first-rounder as well as sufficient depth in promising prospects and young NHL players to make Davidson a tempting offer. The Sabres and Wings, however, could be out of the running if Kane uses his no-movement clause to block trades to non-contenders.
