Patrick Kane signing with the Red Wings makes sense, I guess?

It’s not as big of a move as it seems. Here’s why.

Is it weird to just kind of shrug at the Patrick Kane signing to the Detroit Red Wings?

Maybe. While it makes sense for a variety of reasons, it’s got the chance to not make the impact it would have if it was, say, five years ago.

Why it makes sense, especially for the veteran former Hart Trophy winner: Kane played in Michigan before he was an NHL superstar, it’s close to his hometown of Buffalo, and the assumption is he’ll pair up with Alex DeBrincat, with whom he had some chemistry in Chicago when they were both Blackhawks. Plus, the Red Wings are off to a good start!

While it’s a low-risk move to bring in Kane, here’s why it’s meh: The forward wasn’t very good with the New York Rangers last year, including in a playoffs in which he scored just once. He’s 35 and coming off hip surgery, so who knows how effective he’ll be.

But for a young, emerging Red Wings team, it might be a move that gets them a step closer to the postseason. That’s something! It’s just not a huge, game-changing something, and maybe it would have been a bigger something for a more sure contender.

We’ll see.

Patrick Kane trade: Who won the Blackhawks and Rangers deal?

Patrick Kane is headed to Broadway!

Patrick Kane got his wish.

On Tuesday, the Chicago Blackhawks traded Kane to the New York Rangers after days of rumors. The list of possible contender destinations narrowed for Kane throughout February, but the Rangers were able to make the trade work after the 34-year-old forward all but demanded to be moved to New York.

Kane was one of the biggest names on the market ahead of the 2023 NHL trade deadline on Friday. With Kane off the market, it seems as if the floodgates are set to open on the rest of the pack as the days dwindle down ahead of the deadline.

As the dust settles on this deal, let’s break down the details of the Kane trade and give out grades to both the Rangers and Blackhawks!

5 NHL teams that could trade for Patrick Kane

Where could Patrick Kane land ahead of the NHL trade deadline?

Patrick Kane’s time with the Chicago Blackhawks is coming to an end.

Ahead of the 2023 NHL trade deadline, Kane remains one of the biggest names on the market. Hockey fans have known for some time that Kane was on his way out in Chicago and now it seems his days on the team are numbered.

Kane is currently in the last year of an eight-year, $84 million deal, with a hefty $10.5 million cap hit attached and a no-trade clause he’d have to wave to boot. A pretty big price to pay, to be sure, with Kane having 14 goals and 41 points on a truly awful Blackhawks team this season. Still, there’s no reason not to believe Kane will bounce back on a more talented team, especially after putting up a hat trick in his most recent game.

These are the five NHL teams that could trade for Kane ahead of the 2023 deadline.

Chicago Blackhawks at St. Louis Blues odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Chicago Blackhawks at St. Louis Blues sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Chicago Blackhawks (27-27-8) visit the St. Louis Blues (36-17-10) in a Central Division clash Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET. We analyze the Blackhawks-Blues odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.

Blackhawks at Blues: Projected starting goalies

Corey Crawford vs. Jordan Binnington

Crawford figures to be the steady No. 1 option the rest of the way for the Blackhawks, who traded G Robin Lehner to the Vegas Golden Knights Monday. Crawford owns a 2.80 goals against average (GAA) and a .915 save percentage. He permitted eight goals on 68 shots in a pair of losses against St. Louis in December, but the 35-year-old veteran has logged a robust .939 SV% in nine games since Jan. 9. Crawford stopped 31 of 33 shots at Dallas Sunday. He’s also registered a .913 SV% when starting on two-day rest.

Binnington has played in 45 games for St. Louis, logging a 2.56 GAA and .913 SV%. He’s been sharp at home (2.12 GAA, .922 SV%) and of late (2.33 GAA, .918 SV% in February). Binnington is coming off a sharp Sunday start (32 saves, one goal allowed at the Minnesota Wild), which followed back-to-back home shutouts – 14 saves in a 1-0 win vs. the Arizona Coyotes Thursday, and 17 saves in a 3-0 victory vs. the New Jersey Devils Feb. 18.


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Blackhawks at Blues: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Blackhawks 3, Blues 2

Moneyline (ML)

Pythagorean comparisons (using goals and goals allowed to predict wins and losses) are bullish on Chicago and bearish on St. Louis. Recent puck-possession numbers indicate the ‘Hawks may be overlooked and worth a shot at a price +175 or better. The CHICAGO +185 line makes for moderate value.

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Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

PASS. Three of the Blues’ last four wins have been by multiple goals. But the Blackhawks line (+1.5, -150) isn’t tamped down enough to warrant a play.

Over/Under (O/U)

The Under is 3-2 over Chicago’s last five games and 4-1 in the Blues’ last five. The goal total in seven of Chicago’s last 10 games has been 5 or less. A struggling St. Louis power play makes for two subpar PP-units in this one. The netminders present a likable matchup for Under bettors, and the price here – UNDER 5.5 (+115) – is a lure. Will back the UNDER.

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