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By Michael Gallagher
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The Buffalo Sabres had one of the top offenses in the NHL last season, scoring 3.45 goals per game, the fifth-best mark in the league.
While they still have some strong offensive punch in their lineup — Tage Thompson (40 goals, 81 points), Josh Doan (25 goals, 52 points), Ryan McLeod (14 goals, 54 points), Jack Quinn (20 goals, 51 points) — they did lose two of their top point-producers in Alex Tuch (33 goals, 66 points) and Bowen Byram (11 goals, 42 points).
To remedy that, the Sabres could be targeting one of the most dangerous scorers of the last decade-plus in Patrick Kane, according to NHL insider Frank Seravalli.
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“Like, what if a Patrick Kane homecoming is part of the plan for the Buffalo Sabres to help replace Alex Tuch?” Seravalli said. “The Sabres made a pitch years ago to bring [him] back to Western New York. They weren't then in a place to be taken seriously as a contender. Now, after three seasons in [Detroit], Kane's hometown may be calling again.”
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Adding Kane would likely put either Peyton Krebs or Sam Carrick on notice.
Over his 19-year career, Kane has put together a Hall of Fame resume. He’s scored 508 goals and 1,400 points across 1,369 games while winning the Calder, Conn Smythe, Art Ross, and Hart trophies, three Stanley Cup championships, and making nine All-Star teams.
Kane may not be the dynamic 40-goal, 100-point scorer he used to be, but he’s still got plenty left in the tank. He’s scored 20 goals and hit the 55-point mark twice in his last three seasons with the Detroit Red Wings.
After a 50-23-9 season and Atlantic Division title last year, the Sabres are favored to make another playoff run in 2026. Signing Kane could put them over the top.
Seravalli also added the Sabres could face some competition from the Toronto Maple Leafs to pair with No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna, who grew up idolizing Kane.
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