Patrick Kane, 37, signed a two-year, $16 million contract with the Chicago Blackhawks, returning to the team with which the future Hall of Famer spent his first 16 seasons and won three Stanley Cups. The deal includes a full no-movement clause.

Chicago Blackhawks legend Patrick Kane and team general manager Kyle Davidson speak to assembled media at the Chicago Blackhawks Ice Center on July 24, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks legend Patrick Kane and team general manager Kyle Davidson speak to assembled media at the Chicago Blackhawks Ice Center on July 24, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks legend Patrick Kane speaks to assembled media at the Chicago Blackhawks Ice Center on July 24, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks legend Patrick Kane speaks to assembled media at the Chicago Blackhawks Ice Center on July 24, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks legend Patrick Kane high-fives his son, Patrick Kane III, at the Chicago Blackhawks Ice Center on July 24, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks legend Patrick Kane high-fives his son, Patrick Kane III, at the Chicago Blackhawks Ice Center on July 24, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks legend Patrick Kane and team general manager Kyle Davidson speak to assembled media at the Chicago Blackhawks Ice Center on July 24, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks legend Patrick Kane and team general manager Kyle Davidson speak to assembled media at the Chicago Blackhawks Ice Center on July 24, 2026. (Arthur Maiorella/Chicago Tribune)
The Blackhawks' Patrick Kane waves his stick to the fans after being named the No. 1 star of the game in a 6-2 win over the Red Wings on April 2, 2008, at the United Center. (Charles Cherney/Chicago Tribune)The Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane waves his stick to the fans after being named the No. 1 star of the game in a 6-2 win over the Red Wings on April 2, 2008, at the United Center. (Charles Cherney/Chicago Tribune)
Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane toss hats to fans at the inaugural Blackhawks Convention on July 18, 2008, at the Hilton and Towers. (Phil Velasquez/Chicago Tribune)Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane toss hats to fans at the inaugural Blackhawks Convention on July 18, 2008, at the Hilton and Towers. (Phil Velasquez/Chicago Tribune)
The Blackhawks' Patrick Kane (88) plays to the crowd during the Stanley Cup victory rally at Wacker Drive and Michigan Avenue on June 11, 2010. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)The Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane (88) plays to the crowd during the Stanley Cup victory rally at Wacker Drive and Michigan Avenue on June 11, 2010. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
The Blackhawks' Patrick Kane celebrates scoring the winning goal in overtime to beat the Blues 3-2 on March 23, 2008, at the United Center. (José M. Osorio/Chicago Tribune)The Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane celebrates scoring the winning goal in overtime to beat the Blues 3-2 on March 23, 2008, at the United Center. (José M. Osorio/Chicago Tribune)
The Blackhawks' Patrick Kane works against the Lightning's Anton Stralman (6) and Ondrej Palat during the first period in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on June 3, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. The Blackhawks won 2-1. (Anthony Souffle/Chicago Tribune)The Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane works against the Lightning’s Anton Stralman (6) and Ondrej Palat during the first period in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on June 3, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. The Blackhawks won 2-1. (Anthony Souffle/Chicago Tribune)
The Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane photographed near the United Center on April 14, 2009. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)The Blackhawks’ Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane photographed near the United Center on April 14, 2009. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)
The Blackhawks' Patrick Kane celebrates his goal against the Predators during the third period of Game 2 of the Western Conference quarterfinals April 18, 2010, at the United Center. (Scott Strazzante/Chicago Tribune) The Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane celebrates his goal against the Predators during the third period of Game 2 of the Western Conference quarterfinals April 18, 2010, at the United Center. (Scott Strazzante/Chicago Tribune)
The Blackhawks' Patrick Kane meets with the media during a news conference April 25, 2011, at O'Hare Airport before taking off with his teammates to Vancouver, British Columbia. (Antonio Perez/ Chicago Tribune) The Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane meets with the media during a news conference April 25, 2011, at O’Hare Airport before taking off with his teammates to Vancouver, British Columbia. (Antonio Perez/ Chicago Tribune)
Patrick Kane waves to fans during the 2011 Blackhawks Convention on July 15, 2011, at the Hilton Chicago. (Brent Lewis/ Chicago Tribune) Patrick Kane waves to fans during the 2011 Blackhawks Convention on July 15, 2011, at the Hilton Chicago. (Brent Lewis/ Chicago Tribune)
The Blackhawks' Patrick Kane celebrates winning the Stanley Cup on June 24, 2013, at TD Garden in Boston. (Scott Strazzante/Chicago Tribune)The Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane celebrates winning the Stanley Cup on June 24, 2013, at TD Garden in Boston. (Scott Strazzante/Chicago Tribune)
Patrick Kane is introduced during the start of the Blackhawks Convention on July 19, 2012, at the Hilton on South Michigan Avenue. (Phil Velasquez/Chicago Tribune)Patrick Kane is introduced during the start of the Blackhawks Convention on July 19, 2012, at the Hilton on South Michigan Avenue. (Phil Velasquez/Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawk's Jonathan Toews (19) gets hugged by Patrick Kane (88) after Toews scored, to give the Hawks a 2-0 lead in the first period as the Blackhawks skate against the Nashville Predators on Dec. 26, 2007, in Chicago. (Charles Cherney/Chicago Tribune)Blackhawk’s Jonathan Toews (19) gets hugged by Patrick Kane (88) after Toews scored, to give the Hawks a 2-0 lead in the first period as the Blackhawks skate against the Nashville Predators on Dec. 26, 2007, in Chicago. (Charles Cherney/Chicago Tribune)
New Blackhawks Patrick Kane (88) and Jonathan Toews (19) play their first game together against the San Jose Sharks on Oct. 10, 2007. (Charles Cherney/Chicago Tribune)New Blackhawks Patrick Kane (88) and Jonathan Toews (19) play their first game together against the San Jose Sharks on Oct. 10, 2007. (Charles Cherney/Chicago Tribune)
An image of Patrick Kane is projected on a large curtain as Chicago Blackhawks players from the championship years 2010, 2013 and 2015 are honored before a game between the Blackhawks and the Boston Bruins at the United Center in Chicago on Jan. 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)An image of Patrick Kane is projected on a large curtain as Chicago Blackhawks players from the championship years 2010, 2013 and 2015 are honored before a game between the Blackhawks and the Boston Bruins at the United Center in Chicago on Jan. 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane waves to the crowd after a victory over the Blackhawks on Nov. 6, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane waves to the crowd after a victory over the Blackhawks on Nov. 6, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal past Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek in overtime Feb. 25, 2024, at the United Center. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal past Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek in overtime Feb. 25, 2024, at the United Center. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Former Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane, right, skates around with his son Patrick Kane III, middle, and youth hockey players during Patrick Kane Day on Aug. 8, 2025 at Johnny's Ice House West in the United Center neighborhood of Chicago. The City of Chicago officially named Aug. 8 Patrick Kane Day. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)Former Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane, right, skates around with his son Patrick Kane III, middle, and youth hockey players during Patrick Kane Day on Aug. 8, 2025 at Johnny’s Ice House West in the United Center neighborhood of Chicago. The City of Chicago officially named Aug. 8 Patrick Kane Day. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)