3 blockbuster Patrick Kane trades with Detroit Red Wings

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 09: Patrick Kane #88 of the Chicago Blackhawks skates against the Winnipeg Jets on December 09, 2022 at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 09: Patrick Kane #88 of the Chicago Blackhawks skates against the Winnipeg Jets on December 09, 2022 at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /
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The Chicago Blackhawks are having a terrible year but it is by design. They have their eyes on a rebuild that will make their future bright. Part of that is getting through this season with a good chance at the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery.

There are a lot of things that need to be done in order to rebuild the right way. Every second that Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews spend on this team is hurting their trade value because they can’t possibly produce at a high level in this situation.

When they get moved, the same people that wondered what happened to them are going to be surprised that they are scoring in bunches again.

Patrick Kane will be the easiest of the two to trade at this point. A team that could really use someone like this is the Detroit Red Wings. One of these blockbusters might get a deal done between these two:

Patrick Kane might be able to help the Detroit Red Wings get back in it.

The Detroit Red Wings were firmly in a playoff spot a few weeks ago but have since slipped up. Now, they could use a scorer like Patrick Kane to help them get out of it. He would thrive playing with some of the young stars that they have there in Detroit.

Filip Zadina and a second-round pick in 2023 might be a little bit light for Kane but the way that he has produced this year might lower his price.

It isn’t his fault that he hasn’t produced as well as he isn’t in a good situation. Most players in the NHL wouldn’t be able to take full advantage of their skills on this team. Going to a team like the Red Wings would really help him.

Zadina is a former really high draft pick that needs a change of scenery and could join the group of young forwards that the Blackhawks have. The second-round pick pitched here is formerly of the St. Louis Blues who are having a terrible year so it won’t be a bad pick at all.