You could argue that any top contender in the NHL is in the mix but Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman said it best:
Some of the teams included are the Edmonton Oilers, Colorado Avalanche, New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs.
However, according to Friedman, the Boston Bruins could be preparing a push for Kane's services.
With veterans Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci possibly in the last seasons of their careers, the Bruins are as all in as a team has ever been.
Yes, the Bruins are already the league's best team with an incredible 28-4-3 record, but they also have to go through arguably the hardest division to even get to the Stanley Cup Final.
Boston will have to give up at least one first round, plus other picks, and a top prospect like Fabian Lysell to get Kane from Chicago.
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31 DECEMBRE | 128 ANSWERS Bruins preparing to make big push for Blackhawks' veteran All-Star Which available player should the Bruins target? | ||
Patrick Kane | 37 | 28.9 % |
Jonathan Toews | 12 | 9.4 % |
Bo Horvat | 59 | 46.1 % |
Jakob Chychrun | 20 | 15.6 % |
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