Patrick Kane to New York Rangers? 3 deals that could send Kane to the Big Apple

Patrick Kane has his eyes set on the Big Apple. With the New York Rangers making the Stanley Cup final last season, Pit’s attracted the eyes of multiple trade bait players and free agents. Chief among them is Blackhawks star Patrick Kane.

Recently, Kane has re-announced his desire to go to Madison Square Garden and suit up in the red, white, and blue, but is that possible? For the deal to get done, the Rangers and Blackhawks will need to find a third team to take a good chunk of Kane's contract. The team might enter the deal with their own motivations as well.

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Three trades that could facilitate Patrick Kane trade from Chicago Blackhawks toNew York Rangers

Trade Option 1:

New York Rangers Acquire:

Patrick Kane (15% contract retained)

Chicago Blackhawks Acquire:

Tyler Motte

Adam Sykora

2024 2nd Round Pick

(60% contract retained)

Arizona Coyotes Acquire:

2024 3rd Round PIck

(25% Contract Retained)

This pick is just straightforward. Nothing nuts, both parties get exactly what they want. Rangers get Kane for a cup run. The Blackhawks get a large, movable and expiring contract along with picks and prospects. When it comes to a deal that works for all sides, this is the one.

Trade Option 2

New York Rangers Acquire:

Patrick Kane (25% contract retained)

Chicago Blackhawks Acquire:

Alexis Lafraniere

Niko Mikkola

2025 5th Round Pick

(50% contract retained)

Ottawa Senators Acquire

2024 3rd Round PIck

(25% Contract Retained)

It’s probably too early to sell off Lafraniere, who was the first overall pick just two years ago in the NHL, but the Blackhawks should certainly inquire about the young struggling forward.

This would be an all-card on-the-table type of move for the Rangers. The Rangers might only make this deal if they have the guarantee to extend Kane past this season for far less money.

Trade Option 3

New York Rangers Acquire:

Patrick Kane (15% contract retained)

Chicago Blackhawks Acquire:

Sam Steel

Niko Mikkola

Will Cuylle

Nic Petan

2023 2nd Round Pick

2023 2nd Round Pick (From MIN)

(25% contract retained)

(50% contract retained for Domi)

Minnesota Wild Acquire:

Max Domi (50% contract retained)

Tyler Motte

2023 3rd Round Pick (Avalanche from New York)

(60% Contract Retained)

This trade works on all levels for all the teams involved. The Wild maximize their cap space for the deadline while also acquiring two pieces that will help them compete for the playoffs.

The Blackhawks have two expiring contracts, two big-time prospects in Cuylle and Petan and also get two picks. They also get something for arguably their two best players who will have their deals expire at the end of the season.