Kane moves to the second line as coach Joel Quenneville hopes to get some life from his offense. The former 1st overall pick has 12 goals and 45 points through 54 games.
Kane once again moves to center. The former first overall pick scored nine goals and 34 points through 37 games. He played well as a pivot so don't expect any dropoff in performance.
Kane was more than adequate in his first game at center under Joel Quenneville.
Sounds like Kane might stick at center. He scored 27 goals and 73 points in 73 games for the Blackhawks last season. Expect similar production this season even though he is still recovering from offseason surgery.
Two of the Chicago Blackhawks' most dynamic offensive players, Patrick Kane and Marian Hossa, will make their preseason debuts Wednesday night against the Detroit Red Wings at the United Center.
Kane should easily be 100 percent by the beginning of the season, hopefully adding center to his fantasy hockey resume. Draft accordingly, gamers.
“I went to the doctor (Monday) and just another good day, kind of checked up and skated for the first time without the splint today, so things are moving pretty good right now,” said Kane, who still is working his way back from July left wrist surgery. “Don’t know if we’ll rush for Wednesday or not, but we’ll see.”
Interesting to see if the team "rushes" Kane back from his injury or continues to play it safe. Even more interesting is where he will play. Yesterday he practiced between wingers Andrew Brunette and Marian Hossa -- a troika of interest to say the least.
"We might try Kane at center," Quenneville said. "He's been playing center throughout scrimmages and practices now. We'll see."
Kane has played center most of his career, so the transition should be natural. He scored 27 goals and 73 points in 73 games for the Blackhawks last season. Expect similar production this season even though he is still recovering from offseason surgery.