The Red Wings have yet to re-sign Patrick Kane, but both GM Steve Yzerman and Kane himself have suggested that it won’t be too difficult for the respective parties to come to an agreement. Detroit Hockey Now’s Bob Duff duly noted the following:
“Well, I still expect us to get a deal done with Patrick,” Yzerman said. “It’s a busy time for everyone. I’ve had some discussions with both Patrick and Pat Brisson, his agent. And once you get around the draft, the agents have a lot of other things they’re doing as well. So I’m hopeful that we can get something done soon. And that’s my intention, so we’ll see if we can’t get that done shortly.”
What is making it all a bit surprising that the two aren’t in agreement on a new contract is that both sides seem entirely amenable to making it happen. The last time he was speaking publicly on the matter, Kane was suggesting he also was leaning toward remaining with the Red Wings for a third season.
“I mean, I think definitely take some time to think, but overall I’ve really enjoyed my time here and I think it’s been a great place for me to continue my career and play,” Kane said at the time. “And there’s a lot of great things about the organization that have helped me, not only with my injury, but to find a good role within the team and play. So I think there’s definitely some mutual interest in coming back and continuing on here. So, we’ll see what happens.”
