Though it seems most likely that a trade involving Patrick Kane will have to wait until in-season, it sure would be the cherry on top of an immensely entertaining NHL offseason if the three-time Stanley Cup champion was moved by the Chicago Blackhawks over the next few weeks.
With all due respect to the several elite point producers that have switched sweaters, Kane is uniquely positioned as an expiring asset with persistent high-end talent and pedigree, and who currently skates for a team with eyes fixed on the future.
Kane is making the right move, though, by choosing to wait.