The arrival of Patrick Kane to the New York Rangers was not a simple coincidence, but a series of events that had to fall into place.
Rangers management’s rebuilding notice in 2018, the club’s successful conference final run last season, and the no-move clause on Kane’s eight-year deal signed by Chicago’s former GM Stan Bowman all played a vital role in his arrival at Madison Square Garden.
Kane’s addition makes the Rangers’ lineup more formidable, as he not only fills a hole but also enhances the top six.
The Rangers president and GM, Chris Drury, stated that there would not have been another situation to push the limits, but to acquire a player like Patrick Kane, an opportunity like this does not come around very often.
The Rangers would not have gone through the weeks-long hassle of shuffling assets and counting pennies to accommodate Kane if the price wasn’t worth it.
Braden Schneider even willingly took a pay cut, resulting in a minor league paper transaction to accumulate more cap space, for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Kane’s arrival in New York is not just about his hockey skills. He recognized the Rangers as a good fit for him and wanted to be traded to the team.
The Rangers are just as terrifying as the rest of the Eastern Conference, with dynamic players like Artemi Panarin, who is a familiar face for Kane from their time in Chicago.
The chance to rekindle their on-ice chemistry is an example of the higher power at work. Kane will flank Vincent Trocheck, while Vladimir Tarasenko will lace up next to Chris Kreider and Mika Zibanejad.
Kane could step right onto the first power-play unit, and he will be on one of the two at the very least.
The arrival of Kane has also benefited Tarasenko, who scored the overtime winner in a 3-2 victory over the Flyers at Wells Fargo Center.
The Rangers allowed Kane to take his time making his way to New York and will unveil this team to the masses at the Garden.
For 16 years, Kane wore the red, white, and black of the Chicago Blackhawks. On Thursday, he will wear the red, white, and Rangers blue in his debut. The biggest stars shine on Broadway.
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