Career Timeline of Patrick Kane: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Patrick Kane, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Patrick Kane is an American professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Detroit Red Wings. Drafted first overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in 2007, he played there until 2023, before a brief stint with the New York Rangers. Kane has represented the United States in the Winter Olympics in both 2010 and 2014.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1970: Bobby Orr Stanley Cup Record

On June 9, 2010, Patrick Kane broke Bobby Orr's Stanley Cup record from 1970.

1992: Conn Smythe Trophy Draft Pick

In 2013, Patrick Kane was the first number one overall draft pick since Mario Lemieux in 1992 to win the Conn Smythe Trophy.

1995: Conn Smythe Trophy Winger

In 2013, Patrick Kane was the first winger since Claude Lemieux in 1995 to win the Conn Smythe Trophy.

1995: Blackhawks last in Western Conference Finals

The Blackhawks clinched their spot in the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 1995, after Kane's first career hat-trick on May 11, 2009

2003: Kane Relocates to Detroit

In 2003, at the age of 14, Patrick Kane relocated to Detroit, Michigan to play for Honeybaked during the 2003–04 season.

2004: Drafted by London Knights

In 2004, Patrick Kane was drafted by the London Knights in the fifth round, 88th overall, in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Midget Draft.

2005: Joins US NTDP

In 2005, Patrick Kane joined the United States National Team Development Program (NTDP) and spent the next two years playing for them.

2006: Joins the London Knights

In 2006, Patrick Kane joined the London Knights for the 2006–07 OHL season.

July 25, 2007: Signed with Blackhawks

On July 25, 2007, Patrick Kane signed a three-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks.

October 4, 2007: NHL Debut

On October 4, 2007, Patrick Kane made his NHL debut against the Minnesota Wild.

2007: Drafted by the Blackhawks

In 2007, Patrick Kane was selected first overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the NHL Entry Draft.

May 11, 2009: First Career Hat-trick

On May 11, 2009, Patrick Kane scored his first career hat-trick in game six of the second round against the Vancouver Canucks.

December 3, 2009: Contract Extension

On December 3, 2009, Patrick Kane signed a five-year, $31.5 million contract extension with the Chicago Blackhawks.

June 9, 2010: Stanley Cup Winning Goal

On June 9, 2010, Patrick Kane scored the overtime winner in game six of the Stanley Cup Finals, winning the Blackhawks the Stanley Cup and ending a 49-year drought.

2010: Alternate Captain

During the 2010–11 season, Kane was selected as an alternate captain for the 2011 NHL All-Star Game.

2010: Blackhawks Championship

In 2010, Patrick Kane played a crucial role in the Blackhawks' championship win.

2010: Winter Olympics

In 2010, Patrick Kane represented the United States at the Winter Olympics.

March 14, 2011: 100th NHL Goal

On March 14, 2011, Patrick Kane scored his 100th NHL goal against the San Jose Sharks, becoming the third youngest player in NHL history to reach the mark.

2011: Lowest Offensive Output Since Rookie Season

During the 2011–12 season, Kane recorded his lowest offensive output since his rookie season.

October 24, 2012: Signs with EHC Biel

On October 24, 2012, Patrick Kane signed a contract to play for Swiss club EHC Biel during the 2012–13 NHL lockout.

2012: Playoff Loss to Coyotes

In the first round of the 2012 playoffs, the Blackhawks lost the series against the Phoenix Coyotes in six games, with Kane held goalless.

January 2013: NHL Lockout Ends

When the lockout ended and play began in the 2012–13 season in January 2013, Jonathan Toews tied Kane for the team lead in goals with 23.

June 8, 2013: Series-Clinching Goal

On June 8, 2013, Patrick Kane scored the series-clinching goal in double overtime of Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals against the Los Angeles Kings.

2013: Conn Smythe Trophy & Blackhawks Championship

In 2013, Patrick Kane won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the playoffs and also won a championship with the Blackhawks.

May 2, 2014: Showtime Nickname

On May 2, 2014, in Game 1 of the Blackhawks' Western Conference Semifinals against the Minnesota Wild, Kane scored two goals, including the game-winning goal while coining his nickname "Showtime".

July 9, 2014: Contract Extension

On July 9, 2014, the Blackhawks announced that Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews had both signed eight-year contract extensions, set to start running on July 1, 2015.

2014: Winter Olympics

In 2014, Patrick Kane represented the United States at the Winter Olympics.

January 20, 2015: Kane scores his 200th NHL goal

On January 20, 2015, Patrick Kane scored his 200th NHL goal against the Arizona Coyotes' goaltender, Mike Smith, during a 6–1 victory.

July 1, 2015: Contract Extension Begins

Patrick Kane's eight-year contract extension with the Blackhawks, announced on July 9, 2014, started running on July 1, 2015.

2015: Blackhawks Championship

In 2015, Patrick Kane played a crucial role in the Blackhawks' championship win.

April 1, 2016: Kane reaches 40-goal mark

On April 1, 2016, Patrick Kane scored a late goal in the second period of a 5–4 overtime victory against the Winnipeg Jets, reaching the 40-goal mark for the first time in his NHL career.

December 23, 2017: Kane scores his 300th NHL goal

On December 23, 2017, Patrick Kane scored his 300th NHL goal against the New Jersey Devils' goaltender Cory Schneider during a 4–1 loss.

January 9, 2018: Kane records first five-point game

On January 9, 2018, Patrick Kane recorded the first five-point game of his NHL career against the Ottawa Senators.

April 9, 2018: Named Captain of Team USA

On April 9, 2018, Patrick Kane was named the captain of Team USA for the 2018 IIHF World Championship.

January 17, 2020: Jersey Retirement

On January 17, 2020, the London Knights retired Patrick Kane's No. 88 jersey.

2020: 1,000 Career Points

In 2020, Patrick Kane became the youngest American player to reach 1,000 career regular season points.

February 2023: Traded to the New York Rangers

In February 2023, Patrick Kane was traded to the New York Rangers after playing for the Chicago Blackhawks.

February 28, 2023: Kane traded to the New York Rangers

On February 28, 2023, Patrick Kane's 16-year tenure with the Blackhawks ended, and he was traded to the New York Rangers along with prospect Cooper Zech. The Blackhawks acquired a conditional second-round pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, a fourth-round pick, and defenseman Andy Welinski in exchange.

November 28, 2023: Kane signs with the Detroit Red Wings

On November 28, 2023, Patrick Kane signed a one-year, $2.75 million contract with the Detroit Red Wings, influenced by the opportunity to reunite with former Chicago Blackhawk teammate Alex DeBrincat.