The Red Wings announced on the eve of free agency that it has come to terms with UFA forward Patrick Kane on a one-year deal. Kane’s cap hit is $3 million, but there are a ton of bonuses baked into the deal to get him more money. The way bonuses count against the cap involves some variables. At the end of the day, it’s hardly noticeable for a team that manages its cap space well.
Kane’s bonuses could reach as high as $4 million — read more about that via PuckPedia. At 36 years old, these deals get easier to work out with bonus structuring. This way Kane makes good money and the team gets good value.
Kane is a streaky but important player to this team. Back-to-back 20-goal scorer and leader in the locker room.
