Patrick Kane rejoins Blackhawks, agreeing to $16M, 2-year contract | Region - NHL

CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Kane has rejoined the Chicago Blackhawks, agreeing to a $16 million, two-year contract with his first NHL team.

The deal, which includes a full no-movement clause, was announced by the Blackhawks on Thursday.

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