Considering it will no doubt be hanging in the United Center rafters at some point, I think most people assumed that the last time a Chicago Blackhawks No. 88 sweater would hit the ice was in Patrick Kane's final game before getting traded to the New York Rangers in 2023. On Thursday, the Blackhawks announced that Kane, who won three Stanley Cups in Chicago and is the top American-born scorer in NHL history, is returning to the team on a two-year, $16 million deal. CONNOR BEDARD RE-SIGNS WITH BLACKHAWKS, ENDING HOPES FOR ANOTHER NHL OFFER SHEET THIS OFFSEASONIt's a great deal for Kane. No, but for a Blackhawks team that needs scoring, it's a huge help, especially when it comes to setting up scoring opportunities.