SHOWTIME'S OVER - Patrick Kane Leaves Hockeytown - July 26th, 2026

Showtime's over. This Detroit Red Wings podcast breaks down Patrick Kane officially re-signing with the Blackhawks & what McLellan's lineup looks like without him. Hockeytown news & analysis digs into how the Dylan Larkin trade saga pushed Kane out the door, the GM search timeline, and which young forward grabs the open top-six spot.

(00:00) - Intro

(04:50) - Patrick Kane Signs with Chicago
The money math on the deal, why the Blackhawks paid up, and why this is more sad than good or bad for Detroit.

(11:15) - Larkin's Impact on Kane's Decision
Does this happen without the trade request?

(14:30) - The Forward Group Without Kane
What's actually left on this offense, and what it means for Alex DeBrincat's future in Detroit.

(22:30) - Top Six Opportunities
Does Marco Kasper finally get the top-line center job? Where Emmitt Finnie fits, and how wide open the door is for the prospects like Michael Brandsegg-Nygard.

(35:10) - Schedule Release
Home opener October 2nd against the Rangers, an 84-game season, and "Tentacle Trouble."

(41:30) - GM Search Update
Where Steve Yzerman's replacement search stands, the Tigers brains getting involved, and our timeline predictions.

(46:45) - Jason Robertson Extension
One year, $12 million in Dallas - a bridge to a mega-deal or burnt leverage?

(53:15) - Canucks Payroll & Elias Pettersson
Vancouver wants to shed real dollars. Should Detroit be all over a Pettersson trade?

(59:20) - Overtime
Patron questions on John Gibson trade odds, the post-Kane power play, and more.

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