Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane will not play in his team's road game against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday evening.
TSN's Pierre LeBrun provided remarks from Kane's agent, Pat Brisson, alongside further context.
Pierre LeBrunRangers and Blackhawks continue to work on the structure of a potential trade in the meantime while awaiting Kane's decision
Kane holds a no-movement clause, but there's momentum toward him being dealt to the New York Rangers, as ESPN's Emily Kaplan noted:
Emily Kaplan @emilymkaplanAs I reported on ABC pregame..<br><br>There's mutual interest between Patrick Kane & New York Rangers, + momentum.