The Chicago Blackhawks all-time Mount Rushmore

Patrick Kane is making a case for himself to be recognized as one of the greatest players in the history of the National Hockey League. It is unclear if he will finish his career in Chicago but the impact he has had on this cities sports scene is incredible. He is the best player to play for a Chicago team since Michael Jordan was playing for the Chicago Bulls. He might be the greatest player in the history of the franchise when it is all said and done and he is making a case for the greatest American to ever play.

Kane just reached an incredible milestone in the 2019-20 season. He scored his 1000th career point which made him only the fourth player in Blackhawks history to reach that number with them. His career totals now include 389 goals and 633 assists for 1022 points. He isn’t all that great defensively but his leadership has bloomed over the years and his dedication to hockey is off the charts.

In an era that is very hard to score, Kane has been as good at it as any player in the league. In addition to the three Stanley Cups, he has a scoring title, Calder Trophy, Hart Trophy, and Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. He will get all the same accolades that Toews gets when he retires. His number 88 will be retired, he will walk into the Hall of Fame on the first ballot, and the United Center will have a statue of him. He is one of the greatest and most successful players in the history of the Chicago Blackhawks.