“Patrick was great, wasn’t he?” Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman said at the end-of-season media availability. “He’s like a wizard with the puck — his skill, his sense, his calmness in high-pressure situations and in the danger areas.”

Patrick Kane’s 2023-24 Spell With the Rangers

Kane’s previous experience with the New York Rangers did not meet expectations because of a nagging injury that eventually forced the forward to undergo surgery.

Kane battled a hip injury during his time with the Rangers, which diminished his impact on the game. Kane just managed to score 5 goals and 12 points in 19 regular-season games following his trade from Chicago in February 2023.

In the playoffs, Kane scored 1 goal in the seven-game loss to the New Jersey Devils in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Kane underwent hip surgery shortly after the Rangers elimination.

The possibility of Kane returning to the Rangers is still a bit of a longshot to happen, and Seravalli was only making a guess on the situation.

That said, it’s true that Kane could feel he could have done more during his time in New York. Kane has career earnings of $121 million, is in the final stage of his career, and has won three Stanley Cup championships (all with the Chicago Blackhawks).

A potential reunion with the contending Rangers at a lower salary could make sense for both parties at this point.

Rangers GM Chris Drury Open to All Possibilities

Rangers GM Chris Drury said during the end-of-season press conference that the franchise will explore all options to improve their roster.

“We’re looking at a lot of different things and there’s different ways to get to where we want to go,” Drury said on June 7, via SNY. “We’re trying to get better, to reach the ultimate goals here. We are in the middle of that process now and trying to figure out what’s next and what we can do to be better.”