Patrick Kane signing with the Chicago Blackhawks: A major development has just been confirmed per NHL insider

The Detroit Red Wings have signed Patrick Kane to a one-year contract that holds intriguing details regarding his salary, according to insider Elliotte Friedman.

His performance bonuses raise concerns as to the Red Wings doubting his ability to play a full NHL season, following his hip resurfacing surgery nearly two years ago.

Compared to his last contract extension in Detroit, Kane's salary has decreased by $1M.

This time around, Kane has to push his team to the playoffs to earn full bonuses, which may be a tough thing to accomplish with the long playoff drought in Detroit now being 9 full seasons.

Conflicting reports surfaced just last week that Kane may opt out of re-signing in Detroit due to how long he was holding out of signing the extension, but those rumors can now be put to rest.

For Chicago Blackhawks fans, the Red Wings are a near spitting image of what the roster could look like at this very moment with two familiar faces leading the charge in Detroit.

Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane have seemingly become one of the NHL's best duos and led their top 5 power play in the league to great success in the 2024-25 season.