Patrick Kane's Emotional Post-Game Interview

Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane took the ice with a heavy heart.
Shortly before puck drop, Kane was informed that his grandfather, with whom he was very close, had died.
Though hockey was far from the only thing on Kane's mind entering the matchup with the Los Angeles Kings, the Team USA star proceeded to have one of his best games of the season. Kane beat Kings goalie Jonathan Quick for a power-play goal just 1:02 into the first period, and he later added another goal and an assist in a 5-3 Blackhawks win.

[@BubblingSyphilisSund]

My favorite part is when they ask him a hockey question to give him a chance to calm down, and you see how hockey can play such a huge part in helping someone heal from something like that.

[@kavi27776]

Patrick: *crying his eyes out* Reporters: PERFECT TIME FOR A GAME RECAP

[@denisa6859]

Kaity Avila I know! Like come on, give this guy some privacy , his grandpa just died

[@foxrider8795]

Modern media at their best, no respect just gotta get the interview

[@SebGarce]

I actually think that was a good thing that reporter just changed subject, Kaner was having a hard time talking about it we just got the point of it really

[@liamdunphy7496]

They wanted to get him off the hard topic you idiot

[@jimbeanbragger9209]

@@liamdunphy7496 They COULD just leave him alone, but nah, you know...Gotta get the fucking interview in.

[@lezor777]

Jesus I think hockey players should be interview but Jesus leave the man alone his granddad just died

[@joeyblowey3460]

Seriously. "HEY HEY PATRICK I KNOW YOUR GRANDPAP JUST DIED BUT CAN YOU ANSWER A FEW QUESTIONS?!" Christ no wonder so many athletes and celebrities end up going totally haywire later in life.

[@michaelbenjamingreen]

Much respect for Kane.

[@mcronin88]

I'm a bruins fan, I'm sticking up for Kane, NO RAPE, get a life people saying he did

[@hueroxrivera3404]

Your not wrong I don't belive he did either so all you low life should shut it and look at shouldn't sit there and expect something that didn't happen

[@starwarsunderground1034]

+michael cronin You and youre fanbase are all class,maybe because Im never with Habs fans. But everytime Im in the B gardens since 2013 SCF I have a blast with Bs fan. See ya in June eh

[@ajmonkeyman24]

+Bob Plagueis 😀

[@starwarsunderground1034]

2017 lol

[@FrogmanCometh]

Yeah, the man with a history of violent offenses, accused of rape, really deserves everyone's adoration. How dare anyone say otherwise.

[@its_croz6644]

Pisses me off that they would interview him. I wouldn't blame him at all if he told the interviewers to leave him alone after he got the news.

[@codysawler5423]

He knew right before the game that his grandpa had passed away. And the reporters ask you if they can ask a couple questions and have to get players permission before being interviewed. So as sad as this is, and I agree it's a little bit sick that he's surrounded by cameras and reporters at a time like that but they had his permission to do it.

[@frankieferri8139]

+Its_Croz True but props to him for being able to string some sentences together about the game.

[@paulstastny5583]

kudos to Kane for actually doing the interview instead of flipping out on them!

[@LFC54Flyers]

It's tough to see one of you heroes like this! My heart goes out the Patrick and his family!

[@hawksfan8870]

My heart ♥️ goes out to Patrick and his family as well.

[@pianotalent6437]

same

[@tomatosoup9276]

Same

[@benfraser9]

If i'm the reporter, I see tears, I respect that and stop to give him time to get back into his form.

[@wiggyspike1]

Patrick..u always have and always will have a heart of gold. Hockey fame never changed u..hugs

[@wiggyspike1]

***** its ok to have your own opinion...however, may i ask how you figured the fame changed him?

[@benedictcervin419]

Deria Stevens www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/08/09/patrick-kane-arrested-bla_n_255122.html what are u kidding he is a well known asshole in the nhl world

[@bauerbeast71]

dude, that happened like 5 years ago. I think we can all agree that he has matured.

[@lotusblossom81]

Alex Turcotte lol can we?

[@bauerbeast71]

He hasn't been proven guilty.. there's no evidence yet.

[@jackgriffin7157]

Jesus Christ, that's disappointing. Kane just lost someone very close to him, and these douchebag reporters just barge right in and expect him to give them recap of the game when the last thing he's thinking about is hockey, and more about family.

[@connorlee7235]

I agree

[@cb2k761]

Jack Griffin That's why Patrick Kane is the man.

[@lukecameron7006]

Jack Griffin what is going on here i dont know

[@NoRemainder]

Jack Griffin yeah.... no. Look at his emotions. It was much more difficult to talk about his grandfather than anything. once the questions became hockey questions, he regained himself and was able to speak calmly and take his mind off the tragedy for a few seconds. Reporters have jobs to do. they may have actually helped, if only for a few seconds.

[@prestonmorse2089]

@Jack Griffin I agree poor Patrick Kane

[@CarolinaBlood704]

I understand why people are annoyed about the hockey questions, but I take it that the hockey questions calmed him down in a way. He even chuckled. Either way, I still say they should have just left him alone.

[@RpZ888]

Respect to an unbelievably talented hockey player. If there is a heaven , im sure your grandpa is cheering you on Kane.

[@chifanpatt]

RIP Grandpa Kane. Your grandson is one of the best in the game right now! Go Hawks

[@stoshrice4060]

Kaner's the man. I give him a lot of credit, he's matured and answered was classy, the emotion you can't help.

[@ronaaldmiller3227]

I respect Patrick Kane , even though he a pro hockey player and rich , the man hasn't forgotten one of the most influential person in his life

[@Popes_Dopes]

What does being rich got to do with anything?

[@pdubcentral]

@@Popes_Dopes what is it with people and money. It’s like they think if you get enough money, tragedy doesn’t not exist to you. So what if you lost a loved one, you still have money. Like how do those two things even remotely go together. I see comments like this on hockey players way too much. Which is ridiculous obviously, but also hockey players make the least money, in major sports. The money they make over their entire deal of like eight years, is one year for nba, soccer mlb players. Like of all people to judge for being rich, very few are. Kane, is rightfully so. He in an innovator of a certain style, he’s always been one of the smaller guys coming in, and he’s achieved so much in the sport.the best thing is watching him with Panarin where he said that’s what the game should be about. Like just having fun being creative and being in sync with your teammate.now it’s awesome watching his chemistry with Debrincat. He is well paid because he is completely one of a kind.

[@tristanfurman5914]

@@pdubcentral fr like athletes have clearly shown that they feel emotion as well weather it be losing a loved one or family member or just losing in a important game

[@GaganAndJassey]

man the reporters were asking some pretty dumb questions when you could see he was so emotional

[@15lafan]

Yeah but he was open to the interview. They asked if he wanted to be interviewed and he accepted. He had to know those questions would come up, despite how heartbreaking it really is.

[@ryn528]

gotta love Kaner. you know now it's halfway through this season , and he's only taken one minor penalty. ONE. When you think about just how good he is, then couple that with the fact he's not even peaked yet in his career... He's unreal. Crosby sought out his stick handling coach for a reason folks !

[@reaganbriggs41]

Patrick Kane is such a respectable and wonderful person. Definite role model for youth hockey players on and off the ice.

[@sebastianhallin3984]

+Reagan Briggs could not agree more!!

[@meredithpower1819]

Oh, Patrick, I'm sorry, so very sorry for your loss. How proud your grandpa must be of you!!!

[@Mandizzledux67]

This made me cry!! I love Patrick so much and hate to see him hurting!

[@adrianweiler4888]

Me too, he's always been my favorite player

[@TheProph7]

I may still despise the Hawks (Canucks fan here), but this really sucks. So sorry to hear about the loss of his grandfather. Not sure I would be able to go out and play (especially that well) if I lost a close family member before a game. RIP.

[@secretname1000able]

Canucks fan, btw I've gotta say you have my sympathy for how things have gone recently. A while back it looked like your team was on its way to winning a Cup soon, and nothing become of it yet. You just lost Kesler, who was my favorite player on your team (I can still love players on a rival team, for instance I'm still fond of Chris Higgins). But hey, at least their not the Oilers. The Oilers have had three first-overall picks in recent years and have had nothing to show for it. The Oilers, once a dynasty, now can't even win despite all the talent on their team (the highlights of which include such young players as Taylor Hall and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins). But hey, I can totally sympathize with teams going through rough patches, after all I am a lifelong Hawks fan, and not only that but I am also a lifelong Cubs fan.

[@xbabex13xhot]

secretname1000able dude not the time, Kane lost his grandfather, go talk about the Oilers somewhere else

[@secretname1000able]

Leezy1399 I was talking to a Canucks fan, FIVE MONTHS after Kane lost his grandfather, I don't know WTF your problem is with that almost half-a-year after I posted that comment. I love and respect Kane, I've met the man. I've been a lifetime Blackhawks fan. My sibling was in a commercial with Kane where he played for a youth scrimmage squad with Kane against Toews. For goodness sake, don't get so offended, if your not interested in the conversation ignore it. It wasn't like I was mocking Patrick for being upset or anything. My comment was not insensitive towards him at all, it was not even about him. It's not like I started an argument about Christina Aguilera or Beyonce, who's the better singer on a video about 9/11. I would understand you disliking that level of irrelevancy, but I was just talking hockey on a hockey video. You wouldn't get upset if I talked about other players or teams on most other hockey videos, so don't get upset here.

[@xbabex13xhot]

secretname1000able i wasn't looking at the date of when you posted the comment, sorry!

[@secretname1000able]

Leezy1399 Thank you for apologizing. You're more than forgiven!

[@camrichard3460]

As a Canucks fans I hated Kane and the hawks but goddammit this made me tear up!! Poor Patrick :(

[@liviexoxo568]

It sickens me how much these reporters don't give two shits about anyones feelings, they are people too! When my brothers and I were at a hawks game we saw paparazzi following Towes when we was going to and interview or something at another place. This one guy basically shoved this little girl down to get pictures of Towes. I hate it!

[@markopolo958]

+Liviexoxo Who's Towes? Is he a new player for the hawks?

[@liviexoxo568]

+Mark Minnema I had a comment like that 10 months ago and the thing you focus on was how I spelled Toews wrong.. Wow

[@liviexoxo568]

+Mark Minnema and for the sake of everyone else please stop playing guitar in your bathroom and singing.. Thank you

[@liviexoxo568]

+Mark Minnema sorry just when people use that word to insult someone it makes me so mad. 10 months ago I wasn't into hockey so much and spelling his name wrong is a common mistake that people make. No need for calling me retarded. I wouldn't edit my comment just bc you told me to so if that bothers you I honestly don't care.

[@markopolo958]

+Liviexoxo nah it's all good

[@MikkHockeyChick13]

My heart melted for him

[@cdingayan]

Omg I just wanna hug him

[@benchcg]

Very sorry for your loss sir kane... Stay strong!! BLACKHAWKS nation is behind you!!!

[@TheBazinga314]

This is so sad to see. I wish I could go right up to him asnd give him a huge hug :(

[@justincalabrese1945]

That’s why I love hockey. People lose someone really close to them but no matter what they still pour their hearts out on the ice. And even score one for the one they lost. It really is a beautiful sport and so much respect to each and every player

[@j.ennastewart]

I cried.. i think im obsessed with the blackhawks. i still feel really bad.

[@MakeupbyAnnie123]

This is horrible. Why is this on KZbin? The media shouldn't put Kaner on the spot like that😭 I feel very bad for him

[@nickliverani5691]

How could you dislike this video?????

[@SGDragonSlayer]

This made me tear up in 20 secs

[@derekriley5517]

Shoutout Kaner for keeping composed and still answering these reporters questions

[@TheTlg80]

As a Blues fan this brought tears to my eyes. I feel for him.

[@dakotacarnegie4205]

Kane is my favorite player, seeing him tear up like that made me tear up a little much respect Kane

[@piercekiolbasa4126]

I know this was a while ago but I still feel bad for kaner

[@danglesnipecelly13]

As a die hard wings fan i love and have tons of respect for kane! Hes a great player!

[@evankaiafas6219]

Patrick is such an amazing player

[@LeTelecaster]

Much respect for the reporter for laying off of the subject when she saw how emotional he was getting

[@Rowan-mo4ko]

Why bring it up even that was personal and had nothing to do with reporting on hockey. I feel like if they want to discuss those things they will and shouldn't be prompted to do so. That was like getting hit by a freight train and completely unexpectedly. If it were me, I would have just asked if there were any hockey related questions you would like to ask me. I don't discuss my personal matters and affairs with people I don't know and he was just made to do that on National television for the World to witness. Why are people so entitled. Granted, maybe he did need to talk about it and nobody had asked him but it should have been done in private. At least that's what I would have preferred

[@101ovechkin]

I can feel your pain Kane stay strong my friend coming from a. leafs fan

[@thebasketballfreak24]

Wow it's amazing how good he played after losing someone that was very important and close to him. I'm proud to be a blackhawks fan, RIP grandpa Kane

[@Magztora]

This brought me to tears! I wish I could hug you right now Kaner! God rest his soul

[@bretta9516]

That's so stupid that they would interview him knowing he's had a very emotional day. Praying for u Patrick!!

[@RandyDandy114]

This is sad... Really made me respect Kane more for not being afraid to show real emotion and for answering those reporters with such class! Skilled player too. They should respect his privacy sheesh.

[@IViftyhands]

when i watched this i remembered Kadri .. and how he scored a goal on the day his grandfather passes away

[@rtep5]

This kid's a champ.

[@raiderking5300]

This was hard to watch

[@slothyjr7780]

We Love You Kane!!!

[@THEdonnymurph]

I can’t watch this without crying, weird to see your childhood idol like this

[@erinhaley6560]

How are they NOT hugging him? Patrick, you are amazing. Chin up, boo!

[@DontFWitMeh]

I'm not a big fan of Kane but wtf? Let the man grieve.

[@LeannaSek]

Kaner :(( I'm so sorry for your loss!

[@b.t.356]

I wish I could have gone back in time and given him a massive hug

[@robbyosborne9708]

As a Predators fan, I feel really bad for Kane. I wish I could've been there to comfort him.

[@cryforthemoon]

I envy anyone who was lucky enough to have involved & loving grandparents in their life. My condolences & RIP Kane's grandpa.

[@emmaschnapp6744]

Kane: 😭😭😭😭 Reporters : 🎥 🎤 Me: Tf let the dude grieve

[@15lafan]

I'm a big Kings fan but I have so much respect for Kane. Such a down to earth player. The loss they handed us is a loss I can handle when something bad happens like this. My condolences go to him and his family.

[@hawksfan8870]

I know it's been quite some time now since this tragic loss in the Kane family, but I'd thought I should say this. Patrick and family, I am so sorry for your loss and I hope you all are doing well.

[@kaitlynzack4227]

Oh my god, this is too much, let him go home, jesus

[@mikeross1624]

I was at this game, the guy behind me (also a Hawks fan) told me that they just reported that Kane's grandfather passed and a few minutes later he scored. What an amazing thing to happen on a day like that for Kane.

[@melaniehodgin2413]

Patrick Kane is the KING of the NHL and hes fucking hot to hoot

[@connorschrimpf849]

I feel so bad for u Kane

[@bdancerZ3]

This made me so sad. I'm so sorry for Kane and it's awful to lose someone that close to you. But he stuck it out and played amazing like always. I have total respect for him

[@josephdussault718]

That's why I hate media sometimes. HE IS FUCKING OBVIOUSLY NOT IN THE MOOD FOR AN INTERVIEWS!

[@carboardpickaxe6615]

I know how he felt then my grandpa died in 2015. I was depressed for a whole year before I got better

[@BigTed5]

Kane my favorite Blackhawk. Kudos to him for loving his Gramps that much.

[@lindseylarelle6577]

Awwwwww. I still remember watching this as it happened. I mean, what happens happens and guys like Kane and St. Louis are just remarkably strong men who just pull through for their team. Stay strong guys.

[@jjavidan265]

Those interviews really can’t leave him alone

[@kristiekinzig436]

I remember that game in LA soooo well. It was announced his grandfather passed but no one on the team knew till after the 1st period. So when Kaner scored and looked to the rafters you see Duncan Keith laughing at Patrick like he was being dramatic/sarcastic cause he didn't know about his grandfather passing. It gave me chills that he scored twice in that game.

[@ExceptedDonald]

so much respect for Kane I had the same thing happen before a big high school game he really played well that game

[@kennagillis3988]

I cried from watching him! I feel so bad!

[@shockthesystem2069]

Im not the hugest fan of Kane but seeing this hurt. Seriously he is grieving over a lost family member and all they gave a shit about was how he played!?

[@marcosrattenbury1059]

CrazyLunatic29 I think they were just trying to change the subject so he could compose himself

[@Takhar7]

Veteran reporters do this regularly at heated or emotional press conferences and media scrums - it gives the player a chance to change the topic, and gather himself.

[@marcosrattenbury1059]

TickTak77 exactly

[@jcitrin4095]

*biggest

[@lexispivack3198]

I was at the game when he lost his grandpa and I felt so bad for my baby peeka boo💘

[@drewdelengowski6419]

This interview has me feelin some sort of way

[@GeneralDeth1]

Good on'ya Kane, stay strong. As an LA fan, I still have respect for any and all players in the NHL, for what they do and what they stand for.

[@edawk10]

No matter what team you like, you can't hate this guy. Sorry for your loss kaner, chicagos got your back!

[@16WhatEv]

I just want to give him a hug

[@orange8586]

Being a lightning fan.. this makes me respect kane.

[@kylerhixon4479]

I wanna know why the reporters had to talk to him. It makes me very mad that the reporters do talk to him

[@kaelynarmstrong1466]

Holy crap I've never seen this!! Oh my goodness...I've been a Hawks fan pretty much since birth, and Kane has been my favorite player ever since his first day on the team. This breaks my heart

[@sniper161718]

Leave the guy alone for fucks sake. Kane showed some class and heart there.

[@jcurtis4197]

Omg so sad. Patrick Kane a my favorite player even though I'm a Bruins fan. I have his jersey and everything. Why would they interview him after his grandfathers loss!?!? R.I.P. So sorry

[@LiViNgFeAr12]

That's tough, knowing what happened while you have to keep your focus for the game. A lot of respect for him, i don't blame him for missing tomorrow's game.

[@leah_1841]

Im crying :'( I have so much respect for him

[@Justjaywop]

Kane your my #1 fan player love you ps: Stay Strong ;)

[@bruinslover19]

So sorry for his loss.

[@austinnitsua4904]

I hated kane at first, but, not so much anymore after seeing this video

[@charlesphipps1554]

ik

[@joeyblowey3460]

At the end of the day, hockey players are just human beings.

[@jdoyle7137]

Golly I had no idea his grandma died during regular season. I'm sorry to hear that. On the flip side, It's so twisted that they interview him when he is so raw. I'm sure he needed space but he took everything with class. Major props to him.

[@garyhubbard3873]

Don't cry Patrick

[@dawnscott979]

I want to give him a big hug!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@benjamindaudelin1062]

A real man!

[@cbjgirl23]

if only I could hug him. I think he played in his memory :'(

[@HeathertheOvechkinfan]

Kaner: *Crying* Me: *Hugs* Everything's going to be okay, Kaner.

[@icollectkane8845]

god, that's so rough, expecially to be told right before a game.. I wish the best of luck to you Patrick and your family, I hate seeing my hero like that

[@theruscan]

Your an incredible player and this must be so tough. Even though I'm not a US fan good luck in Sochi. I hope you at least get a medal you deserve it.

[@BHV0810]

He is my favorite player. Considering Kane is my favorite, this is sad and emotional. Important to get the 5-3 win though.

[@abbygrace193]

Major respect to kaner! love you! stay strong.

[@FMM8Channel]

it's not nice to see my hero cry. even if this happened three years ago

[@wolverine1800]

Sorry Kane best of for you and your team, especially for your family's congratulations on your Stanley cup win your well deserved. This message is coming from a Habs fan