That hold up opened the door to weeks of speculation about where the three-time Stanley Cup champion would eventually end up playing this season.
A handful of fan bases held out hope that their status among the top Stanley Cup contenders might ultimately factor into Kane’s decision to sign with their favourite team.
In the end, Kane decided to sign with a team that is in contention for a playoff spot but is still considered a long shot to contend for a Stanley Cup this season.
This is the Morning Coffee for Tuesday Nov. 28, 2023.
Are the Red Wings a good bet to make playoffs with Kane?
The Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers and Florida Panthers were all reportedly among the teams that were interested in signing Kane.
All three of those teams are among the top 10 choices to win the Stanley Cup at FanDuel this morning.
Instead, Kane is headed to Detroit on a one-year deal. Read More
