(670 The Score) One of the most iconic Blackhawks of all time is leaving town.
The Blackhawks and the Rangers are finalizing a trade that will send Chicago star winger Patrick Kane to New York, Emily Kaplan of ESPN reported Tuesday afternoon. The Rangers will send the Blackhawks a 2023 conditional second-round pick and a 2023 fourth-round pick in the deal, according to multiple reports. The conditional second-round pick can turn into a first-round pick in either 2024 or 2025 if the Rangers reach the Eastern Conference Finals, Kaplan reported.
The news came as no surprise, as Kane – who's in the final year of his contract and largely controlled his future with a no-trade clause – had been eyeing the Rangers as a destination for some time while the rebuilding Blackhawks play out the string of a rough season.
Kane, 34, is a nine-time All-Star and was a central figure in the Blackhawks’ dynasty in the 2010s, helping lead them to Stanley Cup titles in 2010, 2013 and 2015. He ranks third in Blackhawks history in goals (446), second in assists (779) and second in points (1,225). The Blackhawks selected Kane at No. 1 overall in the 2007 NHL Draft.
Kane is also third all-time in NHL history in points by an American-born player. He's having another strong season, with 45 points (16 goals, 29 assists) in 54 games.
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