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Patrick Kane, a forward for the Detroit Red Wings, has reached significant career milestones this season, including his 500th goal and 1,400th point. As a pending unrestricted free agent, he expressed intentions to continue playing next season.
What does the future hold for Detroit Red Wings forward Patrick Kane?
He hit multiple career milestones this season, including scoring his 500th career goal, becoming the highest-scoring U.S.-born player in NHL history, and, on Monday evening, picking up the 1,400th point of his Hall of Fame career.
He's also a pending unrestricted free agent.
Following Monday's game, Kane made it sound as though he absolutely plans on playing next season.
"I havenât really thought about it too much. Iâll definitely be playing," Kane said. "I think thereâs more in the tank, and excited to see what level that can be at."
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Detroit would be hard-pressed to replace the offense that Kane has provided to them this season. While he missed chunks of the season with injury, Kane has still scored 16 goals while adding 41 assists. He's also currently sporting a plus-two rating.
The chances of the Red Wings re-signing Kane are likely good, considering his friendship with forward Alex DeBrincat and the friendship of their young sons with one another.
Kane has spoken glowingly of playing for the organization and living in the Metro-Detroit area, and it would be difficult to see him opting to move his family elsewhere for what could potentially be his final NHL season.
While the Red Wings ultimately finished on the outside looking in at the postseason race, Kane's efforts down the stretch were especially noticeable, having scored at over a point-per-game pace during the last 24 games.
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"Happy with the way I finished, especially after the Olympic break," Kane said. "Felt really good. Definitely feel like thereâs more gas still in the tank."
In each of the last two offseasons, Kane has signed a one-year extension to remain with Detroit. Don't be surprised to see history repeat itself for a third time this summer.
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Patrick Kane scored his 500th career goal and reached his 1,400th career point, becoming the highest-scoring U.S.-born player in NHL history.
Yes, Patrick Kane indicated that he absolutely plans on playing next season.
Patrick Kane is a pending unrestricted free agent, meaning he will be available to sign with any team after this season.

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