As many people have reported Patrick Kane has spent a lot of his rehab process training in Oakville, Ontario. Today after training he met with the Toronto Maple Leafs to discuss signing a contract.
This is the first we have heard major reports of Kane negotiating with teams. This could mean the Maple Leafs are the frontrunner or the first team that Kane wants to consider.
Kane did of course play in nearby London, Ontario during his OHL days before being drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks.
After announcing the meeting with the Maple Leafs NHL insider John Shannon also dropped a list of teams that have rumored interest.
All of the teams listed could give the Toronto Maple Leafs a tough time in signing Kane. The Sabres have the most cap space of these teams and are Kane's hometown team.
In the coming days, Patrick Kane's travel itinerary will need to be followed closely to understand who the major threats to the Maple Leafs might be.
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14 NOVEMBRE | 220 ANSWERS Brad Treliving Reportedly Held Key Meeting With Patrick Kane Today To Finalize Deal With Maple Leafs Where will Patrick Kane sign? | ||
Toronto Maple Leafs | 101 | 45.9 % |
Buffalo Sabres | 47 | 21.4 % |
Tampa Bay Lightning | 21 | 9.5 % |
Other | 51 | 23.2 % |
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