RUMOUR: Two Finalists Emerge for Patrick Kane
As the 2023-24 NHL season gets underway, star winger Patrick Kane remains unsigned as a free agent while he continues to rehab from offseason hip surgery. However, according to a new rumor circulating, Kane may have narrowed down his list of potential destinations to just two teams - the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Dallas Stars.
Patrick Kane Tied to the Legendary Maple Leafs
Both clubs make sense as front runners for Kane's services. The Maple Leafs are considered one of the top Stanley Cup contenders in the Eastern Conference and adding an elite offensive talent like Kane could help put them over the top. Toronto also allows Kane to rehab close to home while he makes his decision.
Dallas Stars Reportedly Frontrunners for the First Overall Pick
Meanwhile, the Stars represent a Western Conference team that made an impressive run to the Finals in 2020. With acquiring Kane, Dallas would add another dynamic piece to a group that expects to contend again this season. Their depth and goal-tending could entice Kane to sign on.
Signing to Come Imminently as Kane Returns to Being Fully Healthy
Kane's agent has indicated a signing could be coming within the next couple weeks. So hockey fans will be keenly watching to see whether he ends up in Toronto or Dallas for the 2023-24 season and beyond.
As seen on Hockey Patrol - "Rumor: Patrick Kane narrows it down to the final two teams"
| POLL | ||
NOVEMBRE 9 | 144 ANSWERS RUMOUR: Two Finalists Emerge for Patrick Kane Where does Kane sign? | ||
| Maple Leafs | 39 | 27.1 % |
| Stars | 35 | 24.3 % |
| Other | 70 | 48.6 % |
| LIST OF POLLS | ||
| G | A | PTS | ||
| Taylor Hall | 3 | - | 3 | |
| Brayden Point | 3 | - | 3 | |
| Brock Nelson | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| Bryan Rust | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| Pavel Zacha | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| Quinn Hughes | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Erik Karlsson | - | 3 | 3 | |
| Elias Lindholm | - | 3 | 3 | |
| David Pastrnak | - | 3 | 3 | |
| Tim Stutzle | - | 3 | 3 | |
| Adam Gaudette | 2 | - | 2 | |
| Dylan Holloway | 2 | - | 2 | |
| Brad Marchand | 2 | - | 2 | |
| Aleksander Barkov | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Sam Bennett | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Sean Couturier | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Alex DeBrincat | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Jack Drury | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Cutter Gauthier | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Complete stats | ||||
| STANDINGS 2024-2025 | ||||||
TOP 10 | GP | W | L | OL | PTS | |
Jets | 23 | 18 | 5 | - | 36 | |
Hurricanes | 22 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 33 | |
Wild | 22 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 32 | |
Devils | 25 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 32 | |
Capitals | 22 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 31 | |
Golden Knights | 23 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 31 | |
Maple Leafs | 22 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 28 | |
Flames | 23 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 28 | |
Panthers | 23 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 27 | |
Kings | 23 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 27 | |
| Conference | Cumulative | ||||||