The Chicago Blackhawks today announced that the team has agreed to terms with forward Patrick Kane on a two-year contract ($8 million salary cap hit). The contract will run through the 2027-28 season.
“Day in and day out for 16 seasons, Patrick captivated the city of Chicago with his dazzling skill, creating some of the most memorable moments in Blackhawks history as he helped bring our storied franchise back to the pinnacle of our sport,” Blackhawks General Manager Kyle Davidson said. “He’s shown on countless occasions that he knows what it takes to win at the highest levels, and we couldn’t be prouder for Patrick to once again call the United Center home and continue to shine in Chicago’s brightest lights.”
Kane, 37, recorded 57 points (16G, 41A) in 67 regular-season games with the Detroit Red Wings in 2025-26. The forward finished fourth on the Red Wings with 16 goals and 41 assists, while he ranked fifth with 57 points. Kane is one of two active NHL players to record 40-or-more points in each of the last 19 seasons (Alex Ovechkin), while he is one of just 19 players to do so in NHL history. He is also one of three active NHL players to register at least 10 goals in each of the last 19 seasons (Alex Ovechkin, Anze Kopitar). Kane recorded an assist on Jan. 29, 2026 against Washington for his 1,375thcareer NHL point to become the NHL’s all-time leader in points among American-born players.
Originally selected by Chicago with the first overall pick in the 2007 NHL Draft, Kane has amassed 1,400 points (508G, 892A) in 1,369 career regular-season games over 19 NHL seasons with the Blackhawks, New York Rangers and Red Wings. He returns to Chicago ranking second in franchise history in assists (779) and points (1,225) and ranks third in goals (446) and games played (1,161). The Buffalo, N.Y. native also ranks fourth in Blackhawks history with 122 power play goals and 67 game-winning goals, while he’s tied for second with nine overtime goals. Among U.S.-born players in NHL history, Kane ranks first in points, second in assists, and fifth in goals.
The three-time Stanley Cup champion (2010, 2013, 2015) has made 11 trips to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in his career, having earned 138 points (53G, 85A) in 143 postseason contests. He ranks third in franchise history in assists (80), points (132) and games played (136), while he ranks fourth in goals (52).
Kane has been named to the NHL All-Star Game nine times in his career (2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020). Additionally, he was named a First Team NHL All-Star three times (2009-10, 2015-16, 2016-17), while also being named to the NHL All-Rookie Team in 2007-08 and a Second Team NHL All-Star in 2018-19. Kane won the Calder Memorial Trophy in 2008, becoming the first Blackhawks player to win the award since Ed Belfour in 1991. He was also named the Conn Smythe Trophy winner in 2013. Kane went on to secure the Art Ross Trophy, Hart Memorial Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award in 2016. He was the first player in franchise history to earn the Ted Lindsay Award, while he was the first Blackhawks player to win the Art Ross and Hart trophies since Stan Mikita in 1968. The forward also won a silver medal at the Olympics with Team USA in 2010.
