A Bittersweet Homecoming to Remember
A look at how Patrick Kane's return to Chicago made one of the most memorable moments of the season
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In today’s edition, we continue to reminisce on Patrick Kane’s iconic return to Chicago as the Blackhawks have had 4 days off. Take a look at the events leading up to it, as well as the night itself, one more time!
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Patrick Kane’s Return to Chicago Couldn’t Have Ended Any Better
February 28, 2024 by Hunter Crowther
No one was quite sure what the vibes would be when Patrick Kane — who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win three Stanley Cup championships between 2010 and 2015 and scored over 1,200 points and finished second on the franchise’s all-time scoring list — returned to Chicago wearing a Detroit Red Wings uniform on Feb. 25. And yet, for everyone in attendance and Kane himself, the moment couldn’t have been more perfect. Let’s take a look at the 2007 No. 1 overall pick’s return to Chicago and what, despite the loss, might have been one of the brighter moments of the Blackhawks’ 2023-24 regular season.
Blackhawks Big Night: Chelios’ Number Raised & Kane’s Return
February 23, 2024 by Gail Kauchak
The Chicago Blackhawks are currently last place in the NHL league standings, with a dismal February record of 1-5-1 so far and three games remaining. There’s not much to celebrate these days, beyond Connor Bedard highlights and the slow and steady rebuilding march back to contention. But the organization has a special night coming this Sunday (Feb. 25), when they host the Detroit Red Wings. Odds are high the team won’t win the actual game, but they will be celebrating some rich history from this storied franchise. It going to be a big night in a few ways, actually.