Kane Talks Positively About Staying in Detroit

Re-Signing Kane a Priority

A Kane contract renewal is critical for the Red Wings. They struggled offensively in five-on-five situations, and Kane and his linemate Alex DeBrincat were the team’s best five-on-five players in the later stages of the season.

Even if they land Kane, the Red Wings will be looking for a No. 2 center and a scoring winger. If Kane chooses to go elsewhere, replacing his offense (57 points in 67 games) would not be easier. While Kane has been undermined by injuries from time to time as an older player, he has still been productive. Over three seasons, even missing time with injuries, Kane boasts 57 goals and 163 points.

DeBrincat’s presence on this team is a major draw for Kane staying. “I love playing with Alex,” Kane said, “and we have a great friendship, great relationship. I’d love to continue playing with him.”

DeBrincat put up his third 40-plus goal season, and Kane’s talent complements him. Kane said DeBrincat and he both have the same goal of helping this team have playoff success. In final analysis, Kane felt the Red Wings were a better team than teams that qualified this season.

“When we’re on our game, we proved that throughout the year,” Kane said. “Teams we played that are in playoffs, I think we’ve played well against — not all of them, or not every game, but I think we proved that throughout the year that we can beat anyone.”

Asked whether the team underachieved,” Kane said: “You can say that. . . everyone’s very frustrated by it and somewhat embarrassed.”

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