While the specifics of the contract, such as its length and dollar value, are still unclear, this marks a shift from Kane's earlier indecision about staying with the team at the end of the last season.
Earlier today, Frank Seravalli from Daily Faceoff mentioned that there was a growing possibility of Kane extending his contract with Detroit. He also noted that the Montreal Canadiens were interested in signing Kane if he became a free agent. However, based on Friedman's report, it seems likely that Kane will remain with the Red Wings unless negotiations fall through in the next 24 hours.
After recovering from offseason hip resurfacing surgery, Kane attracted interest from multiple teams. He eventually signed a one-year, $2.75 million contract with the Red Wings, reuniting with former teammate Alex DeBrincat. Kane demonstrated he could still play at a high level, contributing significantly to the team.
In 50 games with Detroit, Kane scored 20 goals and totaled 47 points, helping the Red Wings in their playoff pursuit. Unfortunately, the team narrowly missed the playoffs, losing a tiebreaker to the Washington Capitals. With the Red Wings focused on making the playoffs in the 2024-25 season, Kane seems ready to assist in that goal.
