This gives the Wings flexibility while still paying Kane a fair value. For Kane, this is a solid deal as well. He will be paid $3 million, and that will grow to $6 million if he plays 50 games.

Patrick Kane is set to chase history with the Detroit Red Wings after signing a one-year extension. He aims to surpass Mike Modano as the highest-scoring U.S.-born player in NHL history and reach the ...

Patrick Kane is back for a third consecutive season with the Detroit Red Wings. The future first-ballot Hockey Hall of Famer agreed to terms on a one-year contract carrying a $3 million cap hit.

Kane finished with 21 goals and 59 points in 72 games. "I didn’t have the best start to the season," Kane said. "Felt a little bit unlucky. Didn’t feel good about my game and where I was at.