Teams have officially submitted offers for Patrick Kane, however, his departure has put the Blackhawks in a difficult position.
The situation for the Chicago Blackhawks is challenging with the NHL trade deadline only nine days away, and Patrick Kane, the most valuable trade asset, has not yet made a decision. As the trade window draws closer to its end, Kane's trade value is steadily decreasing.
With just a week left until the deadline, Kane was asked for his thoughts, but he seemed unsure.
If Kane requests a trade, he has indicated that he will not provide the Chicago Blackhawks management with a list of potential teams but only one, putting the organization in a difficult position. However, the team that he selects will likely acquire Patrick Kane for a favorable deal, as the Blackhawks management will respect his choice of destination.
We now know that the Edmonton Oilers may be the team Kane chooses. The Oilers have reportedly submitted an offer to acquire Patrick Kane, according to Elliotte Friedman.
The #LetsGoOilers have made a pitch for Patrick Kane. @FriedgeHNIC says their rationale is to have a potent second line if McDavid and Draisaitl play together.
Elliotte Friedman reports that the decision to move Patrick Kane is up to him, and the Oilers have already declined a significant ask on Sam Lafferty. Friedman also mentioned that the chances of Erik Karlsson joining the Oilers are incredibly low.
