Patrick Kane explains why he joined the Detroit Red Wings

Detroit Red Wings forward Patrick Kane spoke to the media for the first time since signing with the Red Wings on Tuesday. One of the things he talked about was why he decided to join Detroit amid the rumors he was looking at several teams following hip surgery. "They are really building something that's going to have a lot of success, so I'd like to be part of that," Kane said.

[@zachw4829]

My guy drinking a bud light platinum lol 5:00 Classic Kaner

[@michaelb5119]

😂😂😂

[@markandrek3612]

You beat me to it lol

[@sicnarf423]

Never thought this would happen. I don’t care if it works. I like this move

[@ConnorCarpenterGolfs]

Nothing to lose for the wings, love the signing

[@smokeyrobinson3199]

Same here!!! Low risk super high reward… legendary player that WANTS to be here and he has a chip on his shoulder ( lots of doubters) I love it tbh.

[@markandrek3612]

Was he drinking bud light platinum during the interview? Fucking legend lol

[@Instanence]

Keep him away from Bedard's Mom

[@scotey]

I got excited by his confidence on TNT's interview. He basically said, "I know I'll be better than I was with the Rangers." He said it with calm conviction, as if it were a complete no-brainer. He might not have been classic Kane with the Rangers, but he still scored 18 points in 26 games. If he produces at .7 points per game with us, then it's a win. Everything above that would be gravy.

[@SeanAveryBroadway]

For sure. Listen, it was great to see him in our sweater even if it was short lived. It was a rumor that was months in the making and I think we all knew we were getting him not quite at 100%. Or even close to that. But even still, he played well. Like anyone else, there’s a process of adapting to a new environment. But overall, Kane played well for the Rangers. And as banged up as he was, he played well in the playoffs too. His Game 2 in NJ was fantastic. I hope he continues to play well and recover well, always been a big Showtime fan. Wish him well in Detroit.

[@justbleedprod.9414]

He is washed. Keep the cab drivers and mama sitas away from little caesar’s arena before Kaner gets his silky mitts on them!

[@scotey]

@@justbleedprod.9414 Maybe he is. We'll see.

[@mr.brenman2132]

​@@justbleedprod.9414How so? He was still playing well with a bad hip. Now he's healthy. At least you tried you gossiping faq. You would never say that slander to his face. You probably read meatspin.

[@Jimmyfly215]

I would hope a player who was so great and successful over the past 15 plus years can stay healthy, play well and contribute. I'd prefer seeing one of the greatest Americans ever go out on his terms and not an injury.

[@broaaakkkaaa3822]

Always been fun watching this guy since I was a kid now he’s on our team, yea he’s older but I definitely think he’s going to help us out and I cannot wait to see him play

[@bdanielcal4608]

Lmao that's all I got on the subject

[@jp6614]

The league all the way around benefits having 88 in it! Cool to see Kane play for Detroit!

[@backcountrylifemagazine6912]

Absolutely Hated Chelios when he was a Hawk…..Then absolutely loved him when came to Motown. Never disliked Kane…and expect to be a huge fan of his now that he’s here. Detroit fans will take him in as their own. Hope he feels the love and appreciates Detroit for the hockey Mecca that it is…no matter what…..slows start and/or frustrations getting back in the groove. Detroit loves a hard working stoic.

[@jakebourassa]

As a hawks fan I have that same love hate wings haha. But I’ve always respected them. In fact even as a hawks fan, my favorite player was pavel datsyuk. Kane is in good hands over there. I’ll be watching some wings games for sure

[@ateam505]

Same here - hated Chelios until he joined the wings then loved him. The only thing I hated about Kane is what he would do to the scoreboard against the wings. Excited to see him on the team and hope he still has enough left in the tank to make a big impact.

[@BastardZombieKiller1]

I actually never had an issue with Kane. I hate Toews though. He can kiss my ass lol. Glad Kane CHOSE to be a Wing and it wasn't a forced trade situation. Hopefully him and DeBrincat get the ball rolling.

[@redwing1214]

I’m wearing my Red Wings Chelios jersey right now lol. I’ll never forget that trade. Chelly famously said “I would never play for Detroit.” 5yrs later he waived his NTC. The guy was amazing, he would give it 110% every night. I’m hoping something similar happens with Kane. I would like to see him finish his career in Detroit.

[@jacki630]

We all know guys who’ve had this surgery didn’t end up playing anymore, but everyone’s body’s different. He still has his hockey IQ and his hands still work so we shall see. Either way, I think he’ll be a good addition to the wings. Wish him nothing but the best being probably the best American player of all time.

[@smokeyrobinson3199]

Not everyone just the majority

[@Tjd1982]

In the same boat Yzerman was. A three time cup winner and a Conn Smythe. Just wants to play after career ending surgery most guys don't come back from. Welcome to Hockeytown

[@kyyva4533]

Kane i hope you take it to the next level in detroit pimp. Make us 88's proud

[@CaponeCraps]

As a Hawks fan, we're rooting for you! Go have some fun with Cat and don't put too much pressure on yourself. Enjoy the game

[@Werdnasemajjamesandrew]

I like you but not like corey perry liked conners mom.

[@SteadyEddyyy]

that is a bullshit rumor. @@Werdnasemajjamesandrew

[@woodmicha]

He knew Detroit's passion for hockey from when he played for Honeybaked AAA!

[@Randy-mi2up]

I’ve had 2 resurfacing hips done. First one 16yrs ago last one 6yrs. Best device to have, no limitations. Thank you Dr. Lopez, great surgeon .

[@jtucker014]

P Kane’s hair line is looking like mine, disappearing into the abyss

[@GONGSHOW.0]

Mine too, but I'm only 23 😢

[@paulmartin6209]

@@GONGSHOW.0it’s just hair, who cares

[@paulmartin6209]

@@Instanence lol, who the f are you.

[@barbhenley4692]

As a Hawks fan I'm think he will do great once he gets the system down. Good luck Kaner.

[@barrymah6236]

Kane will be fine in Detroit. Babcock isn't there to ruin the remainder of his career.

[@appleseider]

right

[@TheFoolintherainn]

How did Babcock ruin his career? I'm really asking. I dunno

[@CousinPaddy]

You know, as a Hawks fan I never thought I’d say this, but I’m glad to see Kaner in a Wings sweater. The fact that he’s only ever played for an original 6 is super cool. He has a chance to grow there.

[@davidslife989]

So Buffalo lost...again. That's about right! Curious though as to why he didn't want to retire in his home town?

[@jackburton6462]

As a lifetime Wings fan, I can say this is exactly the same scenario as when Chelios came over. Even if he is only at 50 percent, only paying 2.5 million for his ha ds and IQ of the game is a steal! Can't wait

[@bozidarborojevic4131]

Man it would be wild if Datsyuk srill played and see him and Kane play together

[@PROPHYZ]

wish nothing but the best for kaner, lets get it legend !

[@cantrait7311]

Great player so many skills yes he’s older but let’s see how it pans out

[@JadenJahci]

Broadcasting Live!... From the Overlook Hotel. Kind Regards, “Come play with us Danny” ~The Twins/Wings

[@SaberToothGary]

Welcome to Detroit, Showtime! Excited to have the winged wheel on your chest, bro! LGRW!!

[@bitlady8369]

Wish there would have been questions on what was discussed with the coach DL, and those things. I heard he was impressed with the coaches X n O knowledge, etc.

[@a.N.....]

There is already a video of DL talking about kane, give it a search.

[@bitlady8369]

@@a.N..... Yeah, thank you very much. I was looking for the perspective of the player to analyze the coach, and why he wanted to play here or for that coach. I have seen the viewpoints of DL and the players on what Kane brings to the lineup and as a teammate. But thank you for the advice.

[@zachstorowotsky8979]

SHOW TIME BABYYYYY

[@charlesvillanueva2658]

Go Kane Go!

[@MisterMister5893]

Did he get a full replace,ent like Bo Jackson did or just surgery where they did tissue reconstruction?

[@a.N.....]

No he got a resurfacing. If you google imagine it, you can see the 2 procedures side by side

[@mr.brenman2132]

You can't play hockey with a full replacement.

[@DR.DisInfect]

Welcome

[@MisterMister5893]

Wow he didn’t mention his countryman, Mike Modano, arguably the best forward to come out of the American collegiate program. Also a Michiganian native. That guy was a stud. James a future HoF but Mike has the edge,

[@neildurbin]

Michigander

[@reuben8140]

Michiganite 💪

[@markandrek3612]

Modano did NOT play collegiate hockey, but... I get what you're saying.

[@odysseusthesojourner4401]

Mike Modano didn’t come out of the American collegiate system. He played junior hockey in the WHL with the Prince Albert Raiders. And by the way, Michigan people are called Michiganders.

[@jd9708]

​​@@neildurbinHe's not a duck, none of us from the great state of Michigan are. There might have been some bs vote that officialized Michigander, which I'm pretty sure was originally thought up as an insult, but I love stepping out of line so it's Michiganian all day everyday for me. Plus Michiganian was the original and there was no need to change it in the first place, especially not to an insult.

[@gevorkgk]

Welcome to Hockeytown #88!!

[@dickcoughlin8338]

He's an "I MEAN" guy LOL

[@djk679]

It’s either that or “ya know”

[@dickcoughlin8338]

@@djk679 Or "At the end of the day " or "Let's be Clear" LMAO 🤣

[@djk679]

@@dickcoughlin8338 😂😂

[@JadenJahci]

Who’s talking to him here?... Lloyd? Regards, The House

[@LudwigBeefoven]

For Kane, it's Original Six or bust! 😁

[@America-First2024]

Why does he look like Prince William?

[@chromiumdragon8190]

I hope Patrick plays until he is 40 and retires a Red Wing. LGRW🐙🐙🐙🐙

[@user-yg1dg6xm2g]

While not deemed worthy of his honor, the Detroit Red Wings were, in his mind, the least unworthy of receiving his greatness.

[@MisterMister5893]

So kaner, hockey wasn’t popular in Chicago or New York? Lol. I hope he sticks around for a few more years yet. Next destination, Montreal or Toronto or even Boston. Retire as the only modern player to play in the original six.

[@kevinfeil5337]

That's his plan 100%

[@sicnarf423]

Well he did have Dallas as his top destination

[@markandrek3612]

That's prolly why he went to those places too. They didn't have The Cat though and the Rags are the most poverty franchise of the Original 6 🤣🤣

[@mr.brenman2132]

@MisterMister5893 Why would he go back to a rebuilding Chicago team? New York didn't want him. They already have enough scoring.

[@cinuhhmon4207]

I gotta feeling him playing for HB and living in the Michigan hockey culture was why he said that

[@myothercarisadelorean8957]

Love the guy but what ever happened to ending on a high note? He's been in league since 2007, 2 cups. Now he's coming off hip surgery for a measly 1 year deal that's 2 months into the season.

[@joebrown9965]

3 Cups

[@mzwhiplash]

High note? The surgery he had has ended the career of every player that had it. If he skates in 9 games it will beat the previous record. A decent return to play would be ending his career on a high note.

[@jakebourassa]

People who end on a high note like their legacy, people who play until they literally can’t are the ones who love hockey

[@myothercarisadelorean8957]

@@joebrown9965 lol I forgot about that 3rd one.

[@mr.brenman2132]

​@@myothercarisadelorean8957He loves hockey and still has a lot of good hockey in him. What was the high note? Flaming out with New York?

[@JoeBidenfan666]

I would rather meet Satan then to go to a Red Wings game

[@richarddomzalski4232]

Damn this is Chris Chelios all over again. Ouch.

[@MisterMister5893]

Didn’t realize he was balding. Got that Prince William thing going.

[@jonathangaetke]

mmm... i dont see that. Perhaps you look to see that in others because you are balding yourself.

[@MisterMister5893]

I have a lot of health problems but follicle challenged, isn’t one of them. I’m just saying it looks a little whispy up top.

[@beverlydavis8279]

Kaner should of stayed with Chicago

[@JaredlS10]

Why? The team is in full rebuild, feels like he wants another crack at the Cup and have fun with a friend while at it. I am still shocked he signed with Detroit but I understand him not signing with Chicago.

[@a.N.....]

LGRW

[@bdanielcal4608]

Translation nobody else wanted to sign me

[@timw4369]

for the money why else. Detroit has no chance to win a cup.

[@cinuhhmon4207]

For 2.75 million? On a one year deal? That’s what u call a fleece

[@blazed99]

Cause of the cat...had Ottawa retained him...we would have kane right now...this another reason dorin was a 💩..gm

[@kolbydavis4132]

Debrincat and low expectations

[@captainfantastic7643]

he looks 45

[@mr.brenman2132]

Not really.

[@user-vk1yx5tz7l]

Trt will bald one

[@a.N.....]

A shit load of people go bald, trt or not.

[@user-vk1yx5tz7l]

Poor guys

[@mr.brenman2132]

​@@user-vk1yx5tz7lHe's 35 and he isn't bald. Poor guy? You should compare bank accounts.

[@maritide8822]

Chelios 2.0

[@bassnhockey]

I mean as a wings fan I hope so. Cheli won 2 cups and was an anchor point on the blue line for a long time.

[@me109aa]

Cheli also played more of his career as a Red Wing than as a Hawk.@@bassnhockey

[@bassnhockey]

@@me109aa lol I know, I’m just being a delusional and optimistic wings fan 😂

[@RoughRaiders13]

Thank God he's gone. Great player sure, but he didn't work on the Rangers. His salary is more important to us than what he was producing. Showtime was more like no time in NY. I wish him the best but after what I saw last season and especially this injury, I honestly think his best games are long behind him.

[@mr.brenman2132]

You don't wish him the best. Quit lying. He had a bad hip that's now been fixed.

[@LordMcGuire]

Detroit fans' throats hurt already and it's been 2 days. Y'all called him a "R*pist" and "Dahmer" for 16 years, now his bag is slapping your chins. Wild change up! I'd love to see Aaron Rodgers come to the Lions. It would be the same thing.

[@JaredlS10]

Man looks like Dahmer with that hair cut but if Aaron Rodgers ever stepped on to Ford Field in a Lions Jersey the citizens of Detroit would revolt against the Ford family.

[@mr.brenman2132]

​@@JaredlS10Dahmer was a good looking guy. How do you think he got all those dudes to his apartment? 😂 It's hilarious because Packers fans don't really have a problem with the lions. We have bigger fish to fry. I guess the ass whoopings have scarred you guys lol.

[@allanjanzen3837]

Who cares?

[@mr.brenman2132]

You

[@tonyjohnson7237]

That was a wonderful speech and bright. Get them together “KANE” that’s why came and that’s why we wanted u cause of your bright mind of the nhl game we need ur leadership lgrw 🎉🏒

[@Downwithlibtards]

...because nobody else wanted my old ass

[@mr.brenman2132]

Not even old.