Patrick Kane's officially back and the city of Chicago has issued a significant statement
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The City of Chicago unveiled an official lifelong honour to Patrick Kane, who provided comments in a brand new interview.
Patrick Kane marked generations of hockey fans all over the world, but especially in Chicago, where he won three Stanley Cups and scored over 1,200 points.
In recognition of his accomplishments in the town, the City of Chicago officially declared August 8th as "Patrick Kane Day," honoring his famous jersey number.
The former Hawks player shared his thoughts in a new interview.
The City Of Chicago Officializes Patrick Kane Day: The Hawks Legend Reacts
Kane, set to compete for the Detroit Red Wings next season, returned to Chicago for the first of his annual community events, where Chicago Alderman Brian Hopkins announced the news.
The player opened up about a few interesting topics in official comments, such as what he went through since he left the Hawks, how special it is for him to be back, and what Patrick Kane Day means to him.
Here's what he said:
"It was just so quickly the way everything ended. Getting traded to New York, then I had the hip surgery, then I was rehabbing in Toronto for all that season, then picking a team and going to Detroit, and then last year just getting my feet under myself after all that chaos during the offseason and then going back to Detroit, it was like, let's find a way to do something."
"Obviously it was special coming back, being able to play here as a visiting player a couple of times, but I think this day is so special and such a big honor for me. It really means a lot. It's so special to have this in writing and have it be Patrick Kane Day. It's very special."
«I have the same feeling every time I drive into the city for the first time and see the skyline and the water and the city, it's just such a great feeling. Always nice to spend the offseasons here. Like I said before, we had some great runs, some great accomplishments here, and Chicago feels like home now."
"Obviously it was special coming back, being able to play here as a visiting player a couple of times, but I think this day is so special and such a big honor for me. It really means a lot. It's so special to have this in writing and have it be Patrick Kane Day. It's very special."
«I have the same feeling every time I drive into the city for the first time and see the skyline and the water and the city, it's just such a great feeling. Always nice to spend the offseasons here. Like I said before, we had some great runs, some great accomplishments here, and Chicago feels like home now."
With Chicago being home for Kane, and with the recent comments he made towards Connor Bedard, it wouldn't be surprising to see him closer to the team when he retires from the NHL.
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