Patrick Kane ready to play this summer, but remaining cautious
Patrick Kane is ready to seize the opportunity to play hockey this summer and have a shot at the Stanley Cup Playoffs. This would be a chance for him to win the Stanley Cup for the fourth time. He spoke with reporters over Zoom on Thursday and it was clear that he had reservations about returning to play.
One of Kane's primary concerns is the health risks that are still posed, particularly as players travel internationally to return to be with their teams.
“You guys know me, I love hockey. I love playing the game. I want to play hockey,” Kane said. But you want it to be fair for the players, too. It's uncharted territory with a situation like this, guys coming from Canada, Europe. What if someone gets sick? Things like that.”
Kane also wants to be sure that the players have a “fair deal” as decisions are being made regarding the remainder of the season.
“The NHL is putting out these dates,” Kane said, “and as players we're kind og taking a step back and saying, ‘Why are these dates being put out when we haven't really agreed to anything yet?' We just want to be cautious as players, put that message out.”
source: The Athletic
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