TSN: Darren Dreger stated Patrick Kane is nearing a choice after assembly with a number of groups in individual and a few by way of Zoom.
“There have been initially as many as eight golf equipment concerned, however agent Pat Brisson will circle again to the golf equipment to inform them they’re out, that hasn’t occurred but, as soon as a ultimate resolution has been made. You are proper, Gino, it was anticipated to be made early this week, however once more it is a powerful one as a result of Kane is taking a look at all these choices because it’s US Thanksgiving week, if it does not occur this week, then it would occur early subsequent week.”
Daily confrontation: Frank Seravalli when requested in regards to the newest information on Patrick Kane. A choice is approaching.
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Colby Cohen: “Everyone seems to be speaking about Patrick Kane. We noticed that you’ve written quite a few articles about it. Little bits trickle out, umors, individuals considering they know the place he is going.
So inform us, the place is PK going? What’s the newest?”
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Seravalli: “It is a good query. I haven’t got a definitive reply for you. However what I can inform you is the timeline. It actually looks as if we’ll have a solution from Patrick Kane by the top of this week, simply after American Thanksgiving.
He has accomplished his coaching in Toronto and the rehab is over, he is able to go. From those that have seen him, I’m informed that his lateral motion was distinctive. He seems to be utterly wholesome after that hip surgical procedure, which is actually profound.
And the factor is, the groups I’ve talked to during the last 24 to 48 hours, none of them have been given any concept or informed that they don’t seem to be within the combine but. A number of the groups he has met and/or spoken with up to now two weeks embody the Detroit Purple Wings, the Buffalo Sabres, the Dallas Stars, the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Florida Panthers and the Toronto Maple Leafs. others.
I do know he met the Leafs in Toronto final Monday earlier than they lastly flew to Stockholm. I believe the Leafs are in all probability on the sting and on the surface.
Detroit, there’s been some form of curiosity in whether or not he can reconnect with Alex DeBrincat? I am undecided the Redwings actually wish to break that line. So these sorts of query marks are at stake.
Will he go dwelling to Buffalo? Assist them and their playoff drought.
However I can inform you there are loads of groups, Colby, questioning if the Florida Panthers are the frontrunner for Patrick Kane companies. You see the place they’re headed, they may very nicely be amongst that group, Patrick Kane’s greatest probability to chase a fourth profession Stanley Cup this season. You see how dynamic their offense has carried the crew with out their two greatest defensemen, Brandon Montour and Aaron Ekblad, each of whom at the moment are again within the lineup. You possibly can see this Florida Panthers crew taking off and there appears to be some thought that the Panthers could possibly be a multi-year vacation spot which may not must signal Patrick Kane for only one 12 months, that it could possibly be a multi-year deal, or at the very least case the potential of that over time as their cap house clears out