Patrick Kane, one of the NHL's most prolific forwards, has been traded to the New York Rangers. The trade, which has been rumored since the off-season, saw the Chicago Blackhawks receive a package of draft picks in exchange for Kane, who has spent his entire career with the Blackhawks.
Kane's move to the Rangers is a significant one for both teams. For the Rangers, it represents a major addition to their already talented roster, with Kane bringing his exceptional scoring ability and playmaking skills to a team that is looking to contend for the Stanley Cup. For the Blackhawks, the trade represents a final shift in focus towards a younger, more inexperienced team as they look to rebuild for the future.
This deal won't be processed until 5 pm tonight, when the cap hits will be applied to tomorrow's roster, at which time the Rangers will have enough cap space.
