# Chicago Blackhawks Bring Patrick Kane Back Home | Two-Year, $8 Million Deal Non-Issue

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Podcast: [Locked On Blackhawks - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Blackhawks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-blackhawks-daily-podcast-on-the-chicago-blackhawks-348045)
Published: 2026-07-24T02:05:53+00:00
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## Resource

Thursday's episode begins with excitement, as the Chicago Blackhawks and future Hall of Fame forward Patrick Kane have officially reunited. Host Jack Bushman breaks down why signing Kane, even at 37 years old, makes sense for the Blackhawks' current position and how he can benefit the team in 2026-27. Bushman also discusses why Kane's two-year, $16 million contract is a non-issue for GM Kyle Davidson at this stage of the rebuild. The episode concludes with an overview of the Blackhawks' forward group now that Kane is officially part of the franchise again.

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