Overview
- Chris Chelios told Chicago radio on Wednesday that, after weeks unsigned, Kane has narrowed his decision to the Buffalo Sabres and the Chicago Blackhawks.
- Buffalo is viewed as a leading fit because Kane is from the area, the Sabres have cap room and are in a genuine championship window that could help him chase another Cup.
- Chicago offers a sentimental reunion, clear top‑six minutes while Connor Bedard recovers, and enough salary flexibility to structure a short, incentive‑heavy deal.
- Other contenders including Toronto, Edmonton and Colorado remain linked in reporting, but each would need specific cap moves or one‑year bonus‑laden contracts to make a signing work.
- At 37 and coming off 57 points in 67 games, Kane has said chasing a fourth Stanley Cup is a top priority and his choice will shape several teams’ roster and cap plans this summer.