“Showtime in Hockeytown” – NHL fans DELIGHTED as 3x Stanley Cup winner Patrick Kane signs one-year deal with Detroit Red Wings

Patrick Kane has signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Red Wings and will join them after recovering from his hip injury.

“Showtime in Hockeytown” – NHL fans DELIGHTED as 3x Stanley Cup winner Patrick Kane signs one-year deal with Detroit Red Wings

Patrick Kane (Pic Credit: San-Diego Union Tribune)

After months of speculation regarding his future, three-time Stanley Cup winner Patrick Kane finally has another home. The future Hall of Famer has now signed a one-year deal and joined the Detroit Red Wings.

The 35-year-old veteran is regarded as one of America’s best hockey players. Having been picked as the number one draft in the 2007 NHL draft, Kane has achieved huge success with the Chicago Blackhawks. After leaving the Blackhawks in 2022-23 and ending a 16-year stay with them, he went on a brief stint with the New York Rangers before becoming a free agent.

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Over the past few weeks, names of several teams had emerged who were trying to sign him. Kane though made up his mind and decided to join the Red Wings on a $2.75 million deal. He would share this huge development on his official X account and say he was excited to start. “So excited to join the Detroit Red Wings!,” he wrote in his post.

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This move from the team will now see him reunite with his former teammate Alex DeBrincat. The two have enjoyed success with each other in the past and had two 40-goal seasons between them. His return from his hip surgery will now be more crucial as the Red Wings try to make it to the playoffs this season.

Social media reactions towards Patrick Kane joining the Red Wings

The future of Patrick Kane was one of the most discussed things in the NHL this season. Following his hip injury, there were many who considered this to be the final moments of his career. The American forward though has denied retiring from the sport and is eager to return soon.

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Patrick Kane (Pic Credit: AP)

Fans on social media were left delighted as the news broke out. Some were left emotional while others expressed their joy in this move. One enthusiastic user would write, “Showtime in Hockeytown,” while expressing their thoughts on this huge move. Check out some reactions from Twitter (now called X) on Kane’s move to Detroit below:

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The return from the hip injury is not going to be easy but that is something he is willing to overcome. He has already made his intentions clear and has been reported to have taken over the number 88 jersey from Daniel Sprong. As per NHL insiders, Sprong graciously gave away his number to Kane as a sign of respect towards him. How will Kane perform in Red Wings now is something that remains to be seen.

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