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Patrick Kane Deciding Between Blackhawks and Sabres (According to Chris Chelios)

Chris Chelios said Kane is choosing between his hometown Sabres and a return to Chicago, where he could help replace injured Connor Bedard.

  • On Wednesday, Hall of Famer Chris Chelios told The Score that free agent Patrick Kane will choose between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Buffalo Sabres, narrowing his options to two teams.
  • Kane, who will turn 38 in November, seeks a new NHL home after his contract with the Red Wings expired, having recorded 16 goals and 41 assists last season.
  • Chicago Blackhawks management can offer Kane over $29 million in salary cap room, potentially pairing the veteran winger with Connor Bedard, while Kane won three Stanley Cups during his previous tenure there.
  • Buffalo Sabres officials present a "storybook ending" for the Buffalo native, and despite only $5 million in cap space, the team is a top Stanley Cup contender after winning their first division title in over two decades.
  • Chelios noted that Kane is expected to make his decision quickly, weighing the appeal of returning to his former Chicago home against the prospect of playing for his hometown Buffalo team.
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NBC Chicago broke the news in Chicago, United States on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
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