That will be October 10th for the Red Wings, when they face off against Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Kane was asked about the future in Detroit, under Steve Yzerman, since he was able to train with a lot of the Red Wings prospects in Traverse City, MI.
He mentioned Nate Danielson, who is one of the Red Wings top prospects, who was drafted 9th overall, in 2023.
Eight selections after Connor Bedard, and Patrick Kane is already comparing him to Bedard. A huge compliment for the Wings' ability to scout talent.
To which Danielson replied humbly and complimented the former Blackhawks legend himself. To which Danielson idolized him.
While Danielson may have his comparables to Bedard, we have yet to see him play one game in the NHL.
His scouting report sounds promising for the Wings down the road, when someone like Dylan Larkin exits the organization, if ever.
In 2023-2024 with the WHL's Portland Winterhawks, he scored 41 points( 12 G, 29 A) in 28 games.
It's hard to tell what his upside will truly look like until we get a head-to-head against Bedard. But Bedard certainly has already carved a name out in NHL history for himself.
I doubt Danielson will have the chance to do the same, as he never had the explosive career in the WHL like Bedard had.
Source: Dobbers Prospects
Nate Danielson
Source: Mlive.com
Red Wings' Nate Danielson takes Patrick Kane's lofty comparison to heart
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27 SEPTEMBRE | 76 ANSWERS Patrick Kane reveals true thoughts on future in Detroit when asked by Red Wings reporter Is Nate Danielson as good as Connor Bedard? | ||
Yes | 11 | 14.5 % |
No | 57 | 75 % |
Where is Kane seeing this? | 8 | 10.5 % |
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