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Chicago Blackhawks: Three options for Patrick Kane’s center

By Vincent Parise

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 10: Patrick Kane #88 of the Chicago Blackhawks advances the puck on his way to scoring a third period goal against the Detroit Red Wings at the United Center on February 10, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blackhawks defeated the Red Wings 5-2. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 10: Patrick Kane #88 of the Chicago Blackhawks advances the puck on his way to scoring a third period goal against the Detroit Red Wings at the United Center on February 10, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blackhawks defeated the Red Wings 5-2. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /
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On which line will Patrick Kane be  for the Chicago Blackhawks in the playoffs?

Patrick Kane is perhaps the greatest player to ever lace them up for the Chicago Blackhawks. Older generations might not like hearing it but he is the cornerstone of the best years this franchise has ever seen. When they drafted him with the first overall pick in the 2007 NHL Draft, things have really started to come up for this organization. ESPN had them as the worst franchise in all of the sports at one point before Kane showed up and now they are always amongst the top.

Kane uses his unique offensive abilities to create for both himself and his linemates. He has even made defenseman on his team look good by his natural puck skills. He is a right-wing that has driven a line in the way that a center does. That is why, despite being a winger, people want to play on a line with him. If you have a nice shot or the ability to get to the hard areas, Kane will find you.

He also has the ability to score goals with the best of them. His shot is incredibly deceptive and that has developed over time because goalies don’t know if he is going to pass or shoot. It is honestly incredible to watch because nobody in the building ever knows if Kane is going to shoot or pass. Earlier in his career, he almost exclusively passed first but his knack for the shooting game has developed him into one of the game’s best offensive players.

He is a big key to this team’s chances in the playoffs. In fact, he is probably the biggest key for any team looking to pull an upset. There are some different options for Jeremy Colliton to use Kane. It isn’t going to be a fourth-line center for Kane by any means, but he very well could be paired with one of these three centers come playoff time:

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