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Patrick Kane says he nearly signed with Buffalo Sabres
Original: Patrick Kane says he considered signing with Sabres: 'Came down to Buffalo and Chicago' https://www.nytimes.com/athletic
NHL star Patrick Kane has revealed that his free agency decision came down to two teams: the Buffalo Sabres and the Chicago Blackhawks. Kane, a Buffalo-area native, says he seriously considered returning home to sign with the Sabres before ultimately choosing Chicago, reigniting debate among fans about what a hometown deal might have meant for Buffalo's roster.
Why now: Kane's admission that Buffalo was a genuine finalist surprises fans and fuels debate over a near-signing with his hometown team.
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- Patrick Kane says he considered signing with Sabres: 'Came down to Buffalo and Chicago' https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7656039/2026/10/03/patrick-kane-sabres-blackhawks/ # Hockey # NHL # Sports · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 2
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