Patrick Kane is a professional American ice hockey player who currently plays for the Chicago Blackhawks in the National Hockey League (NHL). He is 34 years old and plays the left wing position.
Kane is among an elite group of players who have spent the majority of their careers with one organization. The Blackhawks selected Kane with the first overall pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.
Patrick Kane has played in the NHL for more than 16 years and has signed three contracts worth more than $120 million combined. On July 25, 2007, he inked a three-year, $11.1 million entry level contract with an annual average salary of $3.7 million.
In 2010, Kane signed a new five-year contract worth $31.5 million. The deal included a $1.5 million signing bonus and an annual average salary of $6.3 million.
The left-winger renewed his contract with the Blackhawks by signing an eight-year, $84 million extension on July 9, 2014. The terms of the agreement included $44 million signing bonus and an annual average salary of $10.5 million. His salary cap hit is at $10.5 million this season. He is earning a base salary of $2.9 million.
Patrick Kane's eight-year contract with the Blackhawks will expire at the end of the season. He will become an unrestricted free agent and will be able to sign with a team of his choice in July.
Where could Patrick Kane end up after his current eight-year-contract with the Blackhawks expires?
With the March 3 trade deadline quickly approaching, the legendary Blackhawks star has become one of the biggest names on the market. Kane is an experienced player who has won three Stanley Cups in his career.
He is the perfect fit for contending teams that need an offensive threat to add to their top six. The 34-year old has appeared in 136 career playoff games and has amassed 52 goals and 80 assists during that span.
In addition to his three Stanley Cups, Kane has also won the Conn Smythe Trophy, Art Ross Trophy, Hart Memorial Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award.
It was reported that the New York Rangers and the Dallas Stars are two possible destinations for the star winger. The Blackhawks are weighing their options. Patrick Kane's contract has a no-movement clause, which means he can veto any potential trade.
It remains to be seen where the Blackhawks legend will end up at the NHL trade deadline.