Latest on Patrick Kane's return to Chicago has been confirmed by team reporter

I've heard enough in the past few weeks to believe that the Blackhawks are going to at least internally discuss whether to re-sign Kane. The answer may not change, but I do think it's an agenda item as they lead up to free agency.

There is the question of whether Kane wants to return, but I do believe he's open to it. Kyle Davidson made sure Kane's departure was as smooth as possible, and that the relationship wasn't fractured. As much as Kane is a star wherever he plays, it's at another level in Chicago. I'm sure he was reminded of that when he came back with the Red Wings. He's also comfortable in every way, on and off the ice, in Chicago. I'm sure he'd like to make a run at Stan Mikita's franchise points record (Kane needs 242 points to match Mikita) or be in a Blackhawks jersey as he goes after Mike Modano's career numbers as the top U.S.-born player.