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Kane releases statement to Hawks fans after trade to Rangers initially appeared on NBC Sports activities Chicago
After 16 seasons in Chicago, Patrick Kane formally waived his no-movement clause and authorized a trade to the New York Rangers, the crew introduced Tuesday.
In return, the Blackhawks acquired a conditional second-round choose in 2023 that would flip right into a first-rounder in 2024 or 2025, together with a fourth-round choose and defenseman Andy Welinski. Additionally they acquired defenseman Vili Saarijarvi from the Arizona Coyotes, who acted because the third-party dealer and retained 25 p.c of Kane’s wage.
The Blackhawks despatched defenseman Cooper Zech to the Rangers, and the Coyotes acquired a third-round choose within the 2025 NHL Draft as compensation for the wage retention. The Blackhawks retained the opposite 50 p.c of Kane’s wage.
After the trade was introduced, Kane launched this statement to Blackhawks fans through the crew:
“I’m so grateful for the whole lot town, the Blackhawks group, my teammates and the fans have carried out for me and my household during the last 16 years—the assist was fixed from day one and Chicago will eternally be house for us.
“This has been an emotional time for me and my household, however I really feel this choice places me in the very best spot to instantly win one other Stanley Cup. This isn’t about me leaving the Blackhawks, however this is a chance for me—the Blackhawks did the whole lot they may to put me in an amazing place and I’ll eternally be grateful. It’s bittersweet to go away a spot that’s so particular to me, however I’ll at all times carry the reminiscences we made in Chicago.
“I’ll miss the roar of the United Heart, the deafening sound of the anthem and the folks of Chicago. Collectively, we made reminiscences that can final a lifetime just like the three Stanley Cup Champions banners that can eternally dangle on the United Heart. I look ahead to this subsequent step in my profession and can eternally be appreciative for all I’ve acquired from the Blackhawks and Chicago.”
He additionally launched a separate statement on his Twitter account:
“Chicagooooooo – There are merely no phrases to categorical my household’s love and appreciation for the Blackhawks group, my teammates, this metropolis and the best fans on the earth welcoming me right here since being drafted in 2007. Thanks for giving me an opportunity and supporting me like your personal by 1,297 video games performed in essentially the most iconic sweater, together with 3 Stanley Cups and hundreds of reminiscences to final a lifetime.”
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