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Patrick Kane returns to the Chicago Blackhawks

Original: Inside Patrick Kane's journey back to Chicago and the Blackhawks https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7663631/2026/10/06/pat

A new profile in The Athletic traces Patrick Kane's path back to the Chicago Blackhawks, examining the decisions and conversations that led to his return ahead of the team's home opener. The piece focuses on his relationship with the franchise and figures like Kyle Davidson and the Wirtz family, reopening discussion about the star winger's place in Chicago after his departure.

Why now: Kane's return to the Blackhawks ahead of the home opener is a major storyline for Chicago hockey fans.

Patrick KaneChicago BlackhawksKyle DavidsonNHL

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• Inside Patrick Kane's journey back to Chicago and the Blackhawks https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7663631/2026/10/06/patrick-kane-blackhawks-home-opener-davidson-wirtz/ # Hockey # Sports # NHL · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 1

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