Patrick Kane believes he can still be one of the league’s best players | NHL on ESPN

[@Slortchy]

Kane has given everything to Chicago, he doesn’t owe us anything anymore, hope he finds success in Detroit, stays healthy, and that every team he plays with treats him as the GOAT he is

[@camero2596]

As a wings fan I wish you guys the best of luck! Bedard is a beast! I look forward to seeing what pieces you guys put with him!

[@devinbrines]

Newly converted Blackhawks fan over here. Now cheering for both teams haha.

[@Creatorfragments]

@@devinbrinesBeen a Hawks Wings fan since Chelios was traded to Detroit.It’s a better experience than picking one 😂

[@Creatorfragments]

@@camero2596Enjoy the Greatest American Player of all time

[@devinbrines]

@@Creatorfragments I'm from Michigan originally but I remember -- well actually I was dating a girl with the last name Kane while the player was hitting his prime. Loved watching him play so one night I drove from Grand Rapids to Chicago to watch them play. They won in OT on his game winner. Would have been like 2016. I just moved to Illinois so I have been an unabashed Bedard and Blackhawks fan. Kind of gave up on the Wings but ironically Kane is the reason I'm going to be following them again.

[@devinbrines]

People have forgotten how good he is

[@golfer371]

If he comes in and plays at a high level like he seems to expect..The Wings could suddenly look REALLY good.

[@devinbrines]

@@golfer371 Notice he does not look worried -at all- ? Meanwhile everyone else has a level of disbelief like this guy is 39 or 40 and a total has-been. I totally agree with you

[@devinbrines]

@@golfer371 I love that both he and the organization are setting really low expectations though. It's good for him and takes a lot of pressure off. I think he's going to be fucking insane for Detroit.

[@aussiekid3588]

Was

[@ethanparker7900]

recency bias at its finest with many people around the world lol

[@JosephTMeiroseIV]

Reporter did an excellent job asking relevant and interesting questions. Refreshing.

[@chriskos7868]

Bet a retired male NHL player wrote them for her

[@JXJrs]

@@chriskos7868 bro, what the fuck is this comment. Delete this.

[@ponli7532]

@@chriskos7868 Grow up, Emily Kaplan has been a NHL journalist for a decade, she's not some intern.

[@chriskos7868]

@@ponli7532 nah more like half that but keep defending m’lady you’ll get there

[@ponli7532]

@@chriskos7868 nice incel energy you got there, bro

[@alec2456]

I'm a Blackhawks fan. I hope he comes back full force! I don't care if he's a Red Wing. Go Kaner! Give the eastern conference hell!

[@kennybegeske8824]

I'm A Chicago Blackhawks Fan Also

[@seanbarnett7464]

The rivalry has been dead between us for a while

[@Cooler_By_The_Lake]

​@@seanbarnett7464You obviously aren't from Chicago, or Detroit for that matter. We still absolutely fucking hate each other.

[@JaredLS10]

I'm still in shock that Kane is a Red Wing now and even more amazed Yzerman signed him to only a one year deal.

[@robertgardner8015]

Yzerman made a smart decision, the organization had to make sure his hip will be good, if it is he will try to extend the deal but Patrick could put himself out for sale to the highest bidder.

[@CumPeek]

hes very smart for only 1 year...

[@MrJimbeam1116]

Ya smart. So he can sign back with the hawks after he shows everyone he still is showtime.

[@David-en6jg]

@@MrJimbeam1116 nah, he's retiring as a red wing.

[@redwingscuj031]

hahaha hes going to retire as a Wing 100%. @@MrJimbeam1116

[@DirtyBeefCurtains]

Kane looks so good in the winged wheel. Truly meant to be.

[@T-Will-4554]

Your handle is disgusting lmaoo 😂

[@MrJimbeam1116]

You're kidding right. 😅. Dudes a Blackhawk. Even he wants to be back here.

[@kkerbawy]

​@@MrJimbeam1116haha cope. Kane is now a Red Wing😂

[@klompsauce]

Here’s to Detroit entering another era of players wanting to come to Detroit

[@MrJimbeam1116]

😂buddy kaner just wants to be as close to Chicago for when he resigns next year. Trying to keep his kid from moving a lot

[@michaeld8895]

now why the hell would he want to go back to Chicago?@@MrJimbeam1116

[@Shady19720]

​@@MrJimbeam1116😂😂😂😂 ya ok bro,bc detroit has never had legends come to Detroit 🙄 funny guy

[@kennybegeske8824]

Detroit Sucks

[@Shady19720]

@@kennybegeske8824 yess you do Kenny 🤣🤣🤣

[@wryandwatchful]

I used to hate this little sh*t, then you put him in a winged wheel and suddenly he’s funny and charming. lol.

[@MrJimbeam1116]

That's because you are a tool

[@JohnDiClaudio-mq3pu]

That was the blackhawks jersey on him that made us hate him!! F the blackhawks. Kaner is a good dude

[@schejby24]

He will be unstoppable.

[@HunterMagunter]

😂😂😂😂

[@Cooler_By_The_Lake]

He's old and he ain't shit anymore.

[@zrexity.x200]

I love Kane too one of my favourite players for sure not a fan of the red wings but I hope he does good for them I wish the best for the red wings and Kane

[@ItsShoresy]

lifelong red wings fan whose favorite player is patrick kane. dream come true

[@MikeySkywalker]

You’re a not a lifelong Red Wings fan of your favorite player is Kane.

[@MikeySkywalker]

So your favorite player was on your supposed team’s biggest rival? Come on man.

[@ItsShoresy]

@@MikeySkywalker well since im younger and i never really experienced the redwings/blackhawks rivalry its not entirely unreasonable.

[@MikeySkywalker]

@@ItsShoresy I know. I’m just giving you shit. Sports banter. Nothing else.

[@ItsShoresy]

@@MikeySkywalker no problem my dude, at first glance it does seem kind of weird cant deny that haha

[@devinclarke6817]

One of the best to ever play the game

[@HaydenSkol]

Oh yeah 🐐

[@HockeyNationHD]

Kaner never lies.

[@devinbrines]

Yzerman bringing out the 02 Red Wings playbook

[@Werdnasemajjamesandrew]

I work with a usa hockey coach and former Wisconsin badger player, he said the dudes skates are baked but he is still a wizard with his hands. Absolute plus on the power play.

[@blackbirdflyyx]

Obviously people want him to be the player he was in 2015, and if he can be after several years then that’s amazing, but tbh even Kane at 70%, even 60%, of his prime should be a welcome addition to any NHL team looking for an offensive boost and playoff experience. Having been a huge part of the core of Blackhawks for his entire career so far (along with Toews, Keith, Hossa, etc.) he’s also grown into the quiet type of leader who may not say much in the locker room but leads by example. At least that’s what anyone who’s played on the Hawks say. Wishing him all the best in Detroit. If anyone can make it work after a procedure like this, it’s Kaner.

[@markpajot9691]

Can't wait to see him w the winged wheel...Xmas may hv come early this yr, I hope & pray he returns to form & lends a hand to getting back to the playoffs

[@kennybegeske8824]

I Like Kaner When He Was With Chicago Blackhawks

[@HaydenSkol]

❤️

[@kevinpigney7787]

Bro looks like an NHL be a pro character with the wings hat and hoodie on

[@brendanmannik9831]

I've always thought he would go Boston. But having him in Detroit is unreal. I always hated him but now he's with Detroit and I love it. Excited to see what's going to happen

[@77sinner]

The 1 year deal was a great call. The ball's in Kane's court now. Hope he's healed up and good to go.

[@andrewj72]

Looks great in the winged wheel!

[@billjohansson88]

Patrick wishes you all the best and hopes it won't be like 6 tons of tears like with Peter the great, with love from Sweden.

[@gdrag73]

If any player can do it off from sure determination I believe he’s the one ☝️

[@kanergoat88]

he will light it up 100%

[@camero2596]

I’ve been trying to temper my expectations but all this buzz around Kane has me excited! I hope he can come back strong! If not that’s ok, but if he does! My wings are going to be nasty!!!!

[@BillJohnson-g6z]

Let's hope Kane can make it happen with Wings but remember Wings still have heart of the RED WINGS unreal player Go Wings Go

[@BillJohnson-g6z]

Larkin

[@JohnyJack-d4k]

anyone else get the vibe than the interviewer was being slightly smug and rude towards Hatrick Kane? From the slight smirk at the end of sentence to the eye movements when talking about surgery. IDK could just be me

[@harlenpjohnson4065]

Whenever the time comes for Kane's farewell season he should have his farewell season with the Blackhawks

[@cdo5404]

I just hope everyone has patience for Kane. Something alot of NHL fans lack these days.

[@Hanson586]

As a divorced Father of 3 who/he was one of the last favorites of my life. I root for this man. I’m 43 now and we all getting older. Sergei Fedorov was my favorite but Kaner could be #2. Enjoy your life Patrick but also enjoy your time in Detroit.

[@RMAUnoDosTre]

hoping for the best but i have no expectations. all i know is, if it's possible to have this procedure and be a productive NHL player afterwards, THIS guy will do it. if he can't do it, no one is going to do it, ever.

[@thart1338]

Man I’m fucking hyped as a wings fan

[@Gclements_8140]

I'm hyped to man, I think he is going to be just fine. I think we make the playoffs this year. Let's Go Red Wings!

[@HunterMagunter]

​@user-qw2gf5lf5t if you do make the playoffs and that's a big if considering they fell apart last year too, they'll get swept or lose in 5. They're not a threat whatsoever blowing leads to teams like montreal and Buffalo barely escaping with a win

[@thart1338]

@@HunterMagunter yeah our goaltending is shaky

[@mrsentinel6815]

Dam Emily looking fine for this interview.

[@tomfleming8611]

Just thankful that Patrick Kane is with the RedWings now!

[@tonychen3368]

The Kirb and the Patty Kane Connection, buddies reunited!

[@johnshields6852]

He's still elite and he wants to show that he can win in Detroit, I hope iyserman goes all in the rest of the way.

[@TitleistGolf13]

WE NEED HOCKEY FRENZY BACK!! THAT WAS SO WILD AND AMAZING! Great Interview

[@CHERUBIM517]

NICE FIRE WELCOME TO DETROIT MY FRIEND

[@mattausterberry2323]

Just following Chelios. 😊

[@wyattbarnes9641]

Assuming not much left in the tank and his hip is pretty much toast. Hoping for a good power play guy and good veteran presence.

[@matthewbeem8574]

My man sounding like Dahmer from that Netflix series. Jokes aside, stoked to have him here in Detroit.

[@MrJimbeam1116]

Showtime. Come back to Chicago. Please

[@RogueStatusQVX]

I feel like I'm in a dream. Kane playing in Detroit.. Steve Yzerman, you never seize to amaze me

[@HunterMagunter]

He ruined your rebuild adding a bunch of mid guys in their early to mid 30s, the team will never win a cup as currently constructed

[@RogueStatusQVX]

@HunterMagunter 😂😂😂😂😂 That makes complete sense. Detroit is soooo bad, your right.. 😭😭

[@HunterMagunter]

@GM_1319 you're gonna hate Yzerman when detroit ends up being the minnesota wild of the east, good enough to be a wildcard team and nothing more. No playoff success on the horizon whatsoever with Ben chiarot and petry playing quality minutes lmao

[@RogueStatusQVX]

@HunterMagunter lol I really don't understand where all this is coming from. I'm sure you know better than all of the management with the Red Wings. And comparing them to Minnesota? Lol, what have the Wild ever done? There's a reason it's called Hockeytown you salty clown. Be more upset 😆😆

[@Al_Andaloussi85]

​​@@HunterMagunteryeah obviously we don't have to trust Yzerman's hockey knowledge and overall skills as a GM for the trust of a salty random from KZbin graduated from the University of armchair's GM's uh ? 🎉🎉

[@travisskeans2511]

Im excited to see him in the NHL. I just worry gor his his future Hip healith. Like is it worth it now if you cant walk in ten years. But these guys are the absolute examole of health so good luck.

[@zeusthechosen]

All in red wings gear. He had fun with his ex's (Chicago, Ranger) but met his future wife, Detriot. Lets Go

[@MichaelDumiak-h8d]

if the blackhawks took patrick kane back and connor bernard and got toews back i think they could make one more run with all three of those players they should have been life time blackhawks

[@bergy8899]

Will always be my favorite player of all time

[@HaydenSkol]

Same 👍🏻

[@Chaosmite]

Mike Modano ended his career in Detroit as well, too bad Mike Bobcock was the coach and didn’t allowed him to get 1500 games played

[@conqueredai]

Bro wants all the original 6 team infinity stones don't lie

[@Shady19720]

LETS GO WINGSSSSS!!!

[@Haroldballard89]

Razor the late ray emery had hip surgery , worked with a trainer who the leafs let go and came back and was even better in net , alot harder as a tendy so if his trainer and rehab people were good than kaner should have no issue getting past pearly white modano

[@Elitetreaty]

PATRICK KANE

[@AustinWestbro]

Kane is great, but the real goat is yzerman. Thank you Stevie for making us contenders again and a team that superstars take massive pay cuts to be on.

[@devinbrines]

Scotty Bowman put Patrick Kane's Blackhawks in the top 8 NHL teams, ever.

[@sportsfan1717]

I think Scotty personally coached 8 teams that were probably better. Those Blackhawks teams regularly lost in the first round and didn't even win their own division most years. Good teams, but not even close to best NHL teams ever.

[@devinbrines]

@@sportsfan1717His words, not mine

[@devinbrines]

@@sportsfan1717 It's a great book too. Scotty: A Hockey Life Like No Other . He's seen it all

[@sportsfan1717]

Lol and he's wrong. Nobody else that's not a delusional homer would have any of those Blackhawks teams in the top 10 greatest teams of all time. Great teams, but not even close to top 10 all time.

[@devinbrines]

@@sportsfan1717 You're just bitter about all the cups we won

[@TerrysTwigReviews]

Kane is most under rated player.... better than Sid the Kid

[@Musso8771]

Too bad the Penguins couldn't have added him, he'd fit right in on their mid 2000's all star team.

[@petergallina1610]

I can't tell if he seems confident or nervous. And as a wings fan that makes me.. uneasy and yet.. hopeful.

[@Arismix23]

As a Hawks fan, this is just his demeanor. In front of cameras, he has a quiet confidence. But on the ice, there is no mistaking his confidence in himself and his teammates. This is actually the most confident I think I have seen him in an interview, at least in a long time. By all accounts, he seems ready and eager to get back out there.

[@devinbrines]

I think he is subtly kind of an eccentric guy. Mixed with a frat dude lol. It's weird. He's definitely intelligent and creative, though

[@nickfury8973]

@@devinbrinesbest American player ever.

[@HockeyNationHD]

he seemed super confident until the first practice w the team. his tone after that as a longtime fan of his makes me very doubtful now. otoh, Lalonde after that didn't sound as bad about it.

[@petergallina1610]

@@Arismix23 Thanks for that info! Appreciate it!

[@Afluffycookie117]

The 1 year deal was probably a "prove your worth" move on Yzerman's part. If he plays well extend him, if not then its only a year and that's it. If he plays well but Detroit won't make the playoffs then he might get traded at the deadline

[@flr8475]

Did the Rangers know about this injury when they signed him?

[@idontgivea1769]

Kane doesn’t believe that at all. We all know he’s pretty much done. Kane is just saying what people want to hear.

[@myaccount425]

Well you look stupid

[@BTWAIDS]

Ya kno, I think he's alright

[@LF-IV]

I still can't believe this! It feels like I'm living an alternate timeline. Patrick Kane is playing for the Wings! Wow! Trust the Yzerplan! GO WINGS!!

[@tdfmtig]

Lots of Taxi drivers in Detroit they better be careful, especially the elderly ones that cant fight back

[@jeffreyjenks8000]

No shot he eclipses the top 50 in the league lmao

[@Elitetreaty]

🕊

[@skeebs10]

Hawks are bums for not bringing him back..

[@kellysherman5847]

You’re only as good as your last highlight. Sad but true

[@Elitetreaty]

❣️

[@CanadianBongRipper]

it's nice he believes it but I don't think he's going to be a point per game player. Imma say 50-55 points in 60 games for this year

[@TjRonin]

Which would be just fine

[@chriskos7868]

“He won’t be ppg just 5 under” ok??????

[@lilPavs13]

lolll @@chriskos7868

[@nickfury8973]

That is still fantastic. And at 2.75M a year. I rather him not getting that many points this season and then sign an extension with the team at low AAV. Then explode next season. Remember he just came back from a major surgery so this might just be a recovery type of season to show he can still play. Expectation is low.

[@CanadianBongRipper]

absolutely@@TjRonin

[@kylezammit1868]

We are ready for showtime in Detroit. People who aren’t from here don’t realize the hype that the wings and lions and tigers are beginning to generate after years of being below standard. #LGRW

[@wyattbarnes9641]

He’s a 35 year old coming off major hip surgery. Lower your expectations. Good vet to have that knows how to win and should help out the power play but let’s not act like we just signed Auston Matthews.

[@carpediem4413]

Tigers hype? Huh 🤔 didn’t they sorta suck last year?

[@kylezammit1868]

@@carpediem4413 yeah but they have young talent and the game attendance was higher

[@chezzehead]

Thanks Patrick Kane for coming to Detroit pray it all works out for you and the team. #LGRW 😊❤🏒🥅🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@TriggermanEst91]

In Kaners prime the interviewer would be a babe

[@AustinWestbro]

Welcome to Detroit, where you were always meant to end up.

[@brandoncurtis6535]

Resign this man now

[@michaellaughlin8457]

maybe not the first shift but he will score tonight vs sharks! 💪GO WINGS GO💪🤗👍

[@rickygarza87]

Am I the only one that thinks Emily Kaplan is a low key snack

[@drew_peabawls13]

Wings win the Cup within 3 years

[@jamesklassen203]

Just traded Ovi for him.

[@Elitetreaty]

JESUS WITH YOU

[@quinsorochan7833]

I'd bet on this guy

[@AustinWestbro]

He wanted to come to HOCKEYTOWN. Suck it, Chicago.

[@20stevieray]

Ship has sailed….

[@Peloso15]

Wish he came back to the rangers. Especially with our RW situation. Blake Wheeler…..🤮

[@moonlightmelodrama]

Why do athletes with nothing to prove stick around too long and tarnish their reputation?

[@7.65x21mm]

not really tarnishing his reputation lol

[@BLAB-it5un]

I don't wish any ill will on Kane or any player and he has earned the right to choose his team but this just reinforces the nauseating bias in favor of the wrongly named "original six". All of the hockey outlets do nothing but go on and on about how the NHL is better off when these six teams are good. In essence they all but write off the other 26. Detroit had its run. Chicago had its run (and yet ends up with Bedard).Kane gave it a shot in NY - so three out of six. Enough already. I cringe at the idea of Detroit making the playoffs and going on a run when there are four teams in the east that have never won a Cup and many others that are on 30+ year droughts. He has nothing left to gain in hockey yet is going to chase money for money's sake and almost guarantee living in pain the rest of his life while likely developing significant mobility issues as time goes on. Not sure it's worth it.

[@Elitetreaty]

⚡️⚡️

[@Ebbs-ez2fs]

Here’s to another era of Detroit stealing players from Chicago 😂 It’s ok guys, it’s not like Kaner will gift Detroit 3 cups like he did for us 😏

[@goldenessence3]

Alright kaner, you may have been one of the best players a couple years ago but come on, there is players in this league who are putting up a 100, 110, 120 and McDavid who put up 153 last season. Kane is NOT a top 5 player in the league. Not even a top 10. I hate to say it but he’s at best a Top 15.

[@devinbrines]

Is top 15 still considered one of the top players in the league? Didn't you say it yourself: He's at best a top (15) player in the league.

[@blackrocks8413]

really? ...... really?

[@Joseph_Zielkiewicz]

Why doesn’t come to Buffalo and play for the Sabres is my question?

[@Retired30]

Because it’s in Canada, like your mom

[@politicalbandwagon4989]

@@Retired30Buffalo?

[@Retired30]

@@politicalbandwagon4989 I am shame faced

[@UConn08]

LGRW

[@fightforever]

LGRW!!

[@Elitetreaty]

👁

[@ninja1970fin]

Cute reporter

[@klompsauce]

LGRW 🐙🐙🐙🐙

[@kennybegeske8824]

Detroit Sucks

[@Dave-fo1cb]

jealous

[@gary1625]

They all say that when they get older. “I’m in the best shape of my life”. Not saying he can’t do it though.

[@HockeyNationHD]

Yzerman deals w pro athletes for a living and has been around them his whole life and made a point repeatedly of saying Kane takes care of himself incredibly well and is in amazing shape for an NHL player

[@wyattbarnes9641]

@@HockeyNationHD Cool, he might have great cardio but that doesn’t mean his hip will hold up and he’ll be able to move around like he did before

[@HockeyNationHD]

@@wyattbarnes9641 yea no sht sherlock. but newsflash, he couldn't move around before. he played last year on one leg.

[@achillesninja]

This girls smile. Asking questions is creepy Af

[@HandShakeLineRespect]

Redwings won’t make the playoffs

[@whumpdonkey2478]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jakerain2820]

#1 offense in the entire league trading back and fourth with Colorado. They are making the playoffs in a divisional position on top of it.

[@HandShakeLineRespect]

@@jakerain2820 Thats what you said last season too

[@Dave-fo1cb]

Jealous mfer

[@HunterMagunter]

​@@jakerain2820unsustainable offense, extremely bad blue line, 3 goalie system that'll inevitably fail