Patrick Kane to sign deal with Red Wings, sources say

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Patrick Kane is signing with the Detroit Red Wings, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.

Kane, who spent the first 16 years of his NHL career with the Chicago Blackhawks before a trade to the New York Rangers last spring, is six months out from undergoing hip resurfacing surgery. The nine-time All-Star has met with a handful of teams over the last month, including his hometown Buffalo Sabres, the Florida Panthers, Dallas Stars and Boston Bruins.

According to sources, Kane narrowed down his focus and was down to two Eastern Conference teams in the final week of his decision.

Kane, 35, relocated his family to Toronto to rehab from the surgery over the last six months.…