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The New York Rangers acquired star forward Patrick Kane from the Chicago Blackhawks in a three-team deal with the Arizona Coyotes, the teams announced Tuesday.
The Blackhawks are getting a 2023 conditional second-round pick, a 2025 fourth-round pick, defenseman Andy Welinski from the Rangers, and blue-liner Vili Saarijarvi from the Coyotes. If the Rangers make the conference finals, the second-round pick becomes a first-round selection in either 2024 or 2025, sources told ESPN's Emily Kaplan.
In addition to Kane, the Rangers also receive minor-league defenseman Cooper Zech.
The Coyotes collect a 2025 third-round pick from the Rangers as part of the deal.
The Blackhawks will retain 50% of Kane's $10.5-million cap hit, while Arizona will take on 25% of his salary.
A three-time Stanley Cup champion, Kane has 16 goals and 45 points in 54 games this season. A lingering hip injury reportedly made teams concerned about his status.
Kane has 52 goals and 132 points in 136 career postseason games. He captured the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2013.
Kane had been vocal about his interest in New York as a potential destination if he chose to waive his no-trade clause. The 34-year-old is from Buffalo.
New York already added Vladimir Tarasenko, Niko Mikkola, and Tyler Motte earlier in February.
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