As he progresses through the recovery phase, speculation is growing regarding which team he will sign with for the upcoming season, considering he is currently an unrestricted free agent.
Several teams have been associated with his name, including the Edmonton Oilers, Colorado Avalanche, and even the Buffalo Sabres, according to The Athletic's Arthur Staple. However, the team that appears to be the frontrunner is the New York Rangers.
Just before the trade deadline, Kane expressed his interest in joining the Rangers, believing the team was prepared to take the next step and contend for a Stanley Cup. After evaluating the extent of his hip injury and considering the team's failure to reach the finals, it seems evident that he is inclined to give the Rangers a second chance.
At present, the Rangers have a roster size of 22 players and an estimated available cap space of $2.27 million. Given his age, Kane will likely need to accept a substantial pay cut for teams to secure his services, given the current scarcity of cap space. It is expected that numerous teams will approach his agent to negotiate and formalize his contract.
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14 AOUT | 223 ANSWERS Recovering Kane Linked to Multiple Teams Will Patrick Kane sign with the Rangers? | ||
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