How Good Was PRIME Patrick Kane Actually?

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  • čas přidán 12. 01. 2024
  • #patrickkane #nhl #hockey
    What does it take to become a legend in the high-stakes world of the NHL? Is it the sheer number of goals, the dazzle of on-ice skills, or the ability to turn the tide of a game? For Patrick Kane, it was all this and more. A three-time Stanley Cup champion, a Conn Smythe Trophy winner, an Olympic medalist, and one of the best puck handlers the game has ever seen. So, how good was Prime Patrick Kane, actually?
    The origin of an NHL star often tells us more about their journey than any highlight reel can. For Patrick Kane, it began in the modest neighborhoods of Buffalo, New York. Born into a family where hockey was more than just a game, Kane's childhood revolved around rinks and pucks. By the age of seven, he was already on the ice, his destiny with the puck seemingly preordained. His father, recognizing a special talent, transformed their home's basement into a miniature rink, complete with nets and boards. Here, young Kane spent countless hours, not just practicing but living the game.
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Komentáře • 241

  • @AC-wl7ve
    @AC-wl7ve Před 4 měsíci +187

    he was so underrated his whole career. he never got credit for how unbelievably clutch he was in big moments.

    • @TerrenceWpg
      @TerrenceWpg Před 4 měsíci +39

      He wasn't necessarily underrated just overshadowed by Sid and Ovi early in his career then later on by McDavid.

    • @TheHockeyVault
      @TheHockeyVault  Před 4 měsíci +10

      Insanely clutch

    • @bubbakatz1731
      @bubbakatz1731 Před 4 měsíci +29

      The guy won every award you can win, 3 cups, a silver medal, was the #1 overall pick, a top paid player, and everyone who followed hockey knew his name.
      He was not underrated. He was great and got the accolades he deserved. I couldn’t imagine spinning it any other way…

    • @AC-wl7ve
      @AC-wl7ve Před 4 měsíci +4

      @@bubbakatz1731 i think hes one of the greatest players ever but i dont think he was ever given the credit he deserved. he was always put in toews shadow even though he was a much better player. i also remember tsn doing a top 100 players list a while back and kane wasnt even on it. hes never talked about in the same light as the greats even though he has the accolades that you mention and is easily one of the most talented players to ever play.

    • @OGT4204
      @OGT4204 Před 4 měsíci +6

      Underrated? We’re you living under a rock? He was amoung the best with Sid, ovi and toews..

  • @Coryconqueso59
    @Coryconqueso59 Před 4 měsíci +106

    Chicago will always cherish our second son, Patrick Kane.

    • @Geo272
      @Geo272 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Who the first Jordan?

    • @Coryconqueso59
      @Coryconqueso59 Před 2 měsíci

      @@Geo272 either MJ, or Walter Peyton

    • @Geo272
      @Geo272 Před 2 měsíci

      @@Coryconqueso59 oh yeah Walter Payton that is who I would pick just because he played first

    • @kja6336
      @kja6336 Před 2 měsíci

      @@Geo272 Nah, Kaner is the 2nd greatest pro athlete in Chicago history, I'd definitely take him over Payton.

    • @Geo272
      @Geo272 Před 2 měsíci

      @@kja6336 why because Walter no longer the goat thanks to BARRY

  • @mattduffner4330
    @mattduffner4330 Před 4 měsíci +135

    Best American born hockey player ever.

    • @theheathbros4376
      @theheathbros4376 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Exactly.

    • @abefroman8821
      @abefroman8821 Před 2 měsíci

      What percentage would you say are not born in US?

    • @Stranger_In_The_Alps
      @Stranger_In_The_Alps Před 2 měsíci

      @@abefroman8821about 90% of players are Canadian

    • @abefroman8821
      @abefroman8821 Před 2 měsíci +2

      @@Stranger_In_The_Alps sick. I’m a Blackhawks fan but I don’t follow hockey as much as the other sports. Thanks for the info

    • @mclovin2155
      @mclovin2155 Před 2 měsíci +1

      ​@@Stranger_In_The_Alpsnot anymore. There are tons of Europeans and Americans now.

  • @dkjaheed
    @dkjaheed Před 4 měsíci +30

    As a devastated MN Wild fan over the years, I can still feel the wounds of his clutch scoring. The Hawks completely dominated the league during his prime largely due to his clutch goals. Hated him but respected the talent

  • @blackbirdflyyx
    @blackbirdflyyx Před 3 měsíci +18

    Other than just being a skillful player, what Patrick Kane has done for the sport of hockey is incredible. There are other hockey greats in terms of points and accolades who haven’t done what he’s done for hockey. In those years that he and Toews resurrected hockey culture in Chicago, they also put the sport on the map for others like myself who wouldn’t have cared otherwise. He truly understands the entertainment factor of the sport as well and you can see it in his showmanship (absolutely legendary cellies). He’s also in many ways paved the way for smaller offensive players by changing how they are perceived and valued. Tbh sometimes I think I’m only still watching hockey today because Kane is still playing today. Showtime, indeed.

    • @nealivers7479
      @nealivers7479 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Very well stated...and completely accurate.

  • @jacobfuqua6961
    @jacobfuqua6961 Před 2 měsíci +7

    What an honor and privilege it was getting to experience my hometown team’s dynasty from my early teens to late 20s. He was unbelievable to watch all those years. Us Chicago fans were truly spoiled

  • @amnamn888
    @amnamn888 Před 2 měsíci +9

    Let’s not forget his Hart and Art Ross trophies for the 15/16 season.

  • @Pariah_Larry
    @Pariah_Larry Před 3 měsíci +6

    The woman who claimed he assaulted her was found to have the “fluids” of 3+ men on her. None of which belonged to Kane. He passed up on the opportunity to settle out of court because he knew he was innocent and wanted to prove it so he wasn’t just gonna pay to make her go away. The woman and her mother were caught tampering with evidence and her own friends and family admitted she lied. People need to apologize to Kane. He beat up a cab driver when he was a teenager. He apologized and became a better human being and now has a family. Didn’t stop EA from taking him off the cover of NHL 16.. it was him and Toews on home ice holding the cup together. An amazing picture that was scrapped for one just of Toews alone all because that woman wanted money so she created an awful story. Kane is a legend and I’m proud to call him my favorite player.

  • @caeden333
    @caeden333 Před 2 měsíci +2

    patty kane will always and forever be one of my favorite NHL players i could sit and watch his highlights for days and based how i played after him he is an idol to so many kids its not even a joke

  • @danglesnipecelly13
    @danglesnipecelly13 Před 4 měsíci +19

    As a wings fan as much as I disliked the hawks Kane was always one of my favorite players growing up! Him and Datsyuk had the some of the filthiest hands ever! Best American born player to lace em up!

  • @Bob-Loblaw13
    @Bob-Loblaw13 Před 4 měsíci +10

    That basement rink is freaking gigantic

  • @a.N.....
    @a.N..... Před 4 měsíci +18

    hes still making highlights on the wings

  • @niibinmoore4985
    @niibinmoore4985 Před 4 měsíci +7

    Oh buddy.. he was larger than life for Chicago for many years. Big reason for the cups in Chicago!

    • @Geo272
      @Geo272 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Only reason for first due to OT

  • @habitualflipper5640
    @habitualflipper5640 Před 4 měsíci +14

    haha pain in his eyes in that photo with Toews, Keith, and Seabrook.

    • @Hikarii349
      @Hikarii349 Před 4 měsíci +1

      I forgot that picture existed 😂😂😂

  • @Zaqped
    @Zaqped Před 3 měsíci +4

    I’m 21 years old and I’m just now getting into hockey what have I missed 🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @IrepDoubleurmax
      @IrepDoubleurmax Před 2 měsíci +1

      The hawks were basically the bulls of hockey

  • @tsdobbi
    @tsdobbi Před 2 měsíci +2

    God the title of this video makes me feel old. I vividly remember discussing this draft on the official blackhawks forums.

  • @mikeporten8174
    @mikeporten8174 Před 2 měsíci +1

    He was the best puck handler I’ve ever seen in my life.

  • @nClout_
    @nClout_ Před 4 měsíci +4

    u did a good job on research for this video bro respect!

  • @bigdebo7289
    @bigdebo7289 Před 8 dny +1

    He was Barry Sanders on skates. No one else like him.

  • @rsk9228
    @rsk9228 Před 4 měsíci +11

    As a Blues fan, he was extremely good one of the best

  • @zenzenzen4741
    @zenzenzen4741 Před 2 měsíci +1

    He was a nightmare against my team Boston in the finals

  • @jgorman515
    @jgorman515 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I saw Kaner play for years on NHL Center Ice as a dedicated Chicago Blackhawks fan. I also saw Stan Mikita and Bobby Hull play often in person at the old Chicago Stadium as a boy. Patrick Kane never had Hull’s bull-in-a-china-shop level of natural strength; but nobody else did either!
    Instead, Patrick Kane possesses speed and an absurd degree of elusiveness, much like Stan Mikita, but honestly, even better than that. Kaner’s hands and feet can change speed and direction so quickly as to make an opponent look absolutely foolish! Even Stan wasn’t quite as quick in those areas as Kaner!
    WHY Patrick hasn’t received the credit he deserves is beyond me. Maybe now that he’s gone to Detroit and already shown some of his “Showtime” skills in an entirely different section of the country, in a different Division of the NHL altogether, that will help more people appreciate Patrick Kane’s wonderful talents!

  • @stevebell4853
    @stevebell4853 Před 3 měsíci +1

    He's cold as fuck. I love watching his penalty shots, the way he psyche's goalies out when he's one on one with them is fucking nasty. I've twice seen him bend goalies into pretzels this season without going anywhere near them. Worst thing you can do as a goalie with this guy is buy into his body movement, or stare at the puck because he'll hypnotize you either way and then you're done.

  • @bochafish
    @bochafish Před 3 měsíci +2

    Sharp, Ladd, Bickel, Tuevo, Panarin, Toews, DeBrincat, and for a half season Max Domi. Kane makes his teammates stars with those passes and hands. Had a chance to beat Mikitas’s records if he stayed a hawk and they were not bottom feeders.

  • @doubllechief6926
    @doubllechief6926 Před 4 měsíci +7

    Best American player: Patty Kane
    Best American goalie: Johnny Quick
    Both played in the same era and were bitter rivals

    • @randydube1423
      @randydube1423 Před 4 měsíci

      Pfffft, Mike Modano takes best U.S.A born players hands down.

    • @llamapenNHL
      @llamapenNHL Před 4 měsíci

      Not a Leafs fan but this conversation is pointless because Matthews is going to surpass Kane by a mile when it's all said and done, and Hellebuyck is already better than Quick ever was.

    • @doubllechief6926
      @doubllechief6926 Před 3 měsíci +2

      @@llamapenNHL Matthew’s needs to win a cup before he’s in the same convo a Patty K unfortunately

    • @llamapenNHL
      @llamapenNHL Před 3 měsíci

      Teams win cups. Pat Maroon isn't better than Auston Matthews.@@doubllechief6926

    • @Penguinzero1
      @Penguinzero1 Před 2 měsíci

      @@randydube1423no

  • @paulwheeler6609
    @paulwheeler6609 Před měsícem

    Apparently you haven't been watching. He's as dominant in Detroit now as he's ever been. Incredible player! Was in Chicago for all three Cups.

  • @ogvegeta3286
    @ogvegeta3286 Před 4 měsíci +41

    Just in time for my Taco Bell

  • @kenkunz1428
    @kenkunz1428 Před 2 měsíci

    Kaner is always a Hero in Chicago...even in a Redwings sweater.

  • @oatis053
    @oatis053 Před 2 měsíci

    The kid had one of the best backhanders all time! Got to see some of the best at the old barn. Kaner was one of the greatest Hawks to ever don the jersey!

  • @nealivers7479
    @nealivers7479 Před 2 měsíci

    At 59yoa, I've seen the Blackhawks do it all...up and down.
    From garbage teams, to the BELFOUR, LARMER, and ROENICK years (could'a been a dynasty except for "Dollar Bill" Wirtz...to seeing the Dynasty of the KANE/TOEWS years, the 2010-2015 Blackhawks rank among the Greatest NHL teams ever.
    They had it all; Powerhouse Offense, Defensive skill, Goaltending (Crawford was a legit Superstar), Penalty Killing excellence...they had it all.
    Having been an Elite-Level player personally, and having seen, and played with and against some of the Greats...i will *miss* these Blackhawks all.
    They were and still are some of the best athletes ever

  • @jjmadoublen7375
    @jjmadoublen7375 Před 2 měsíci

    Ive known him since he was a. 8 year old squirt playing hickey at Caz. It was always, wait until they can check, wait until they get bigger...wrong, I saw it when he was a kid, hes got IT and is something special. He always never forgot where he came from.

  • @rapta_gg8059
    @rapta_gg8059 Před 4 měsíci +3

    The people that talk about Kane like he was just another good player are so disrespectful.

  • @hartkopz86
    @hartkopz86 Před 2 měsíci +2

    If you want to see prime Kane just come watch the Red Wings 😀

  • @bdl2546
    @bdl2546 Před 3 měsíci

    Kane was awesome in his prime his vision and handling was unbelievable he's the American goat

  • @boinksi
    @boinksi Před 4 měsíci +2

    Chicago knows. Guy was legendary

  • @TheHockeyBarn
    @TheHockeyBarn Před 2 měsíci

    Legend, and he’s still at it with the Red Wings!

  • @JT-hx3cp
    @JT-hx3cp Před dnem

    Why did you have random Max Domi and John Tavares London Knights highlights at the beginning?

  • @BuFFAlBills
    @BuFFAlBills Před 2 měsíci

    Kaner! Arguably the most talented American hockey player of all time and buffalo's son

  • @geraldvaldez-br2xp
    @geraldvaldez-br2xp Před 3 měsíci

    Patrick Kane in my opinion is best American born player. His skill level, skating ability, hockey sense and three Stanley Cups he has contributed to the Blackhawks organization immensely. Regarding his present team the Detroit Red Wings. His hip resurfacing surgery may slow him down a bit but his skill level and skating ability will compensate for his surgery.

  • @polishhammer1992
    @polishhammer1992 Před 2 měsíci +1

    True story I named my son after Patrick kane.

  • @Deadono
    @Deadono Před 2 měsíci

    I have no idea why this man wouldn't play with Bedaed. The passing ability alone would be deadly.

  • @codypendency9482
    @codypendency9482 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Have you done Gretzky and lemiuex or any other legends yet ?

    • @TheHockeyVault
      @TheHockeyVault  Před 4 měsíci +1

      I have done Gretzky! Lemiuex in the near future.

  • @Deadono
    @Deadono Před 2 měsíci

    The Great one, Lemieux, Bure, Selänne, Jagr, and Kane are my favourite players ever! Hasek was my goalie as well as Belfour, Roy and Brodeur too. Hasek was too good, and Peter Forsberg as a scorer. Bure, Selänne and Kane have the coolest goals!

  • @jjmadoublen7375
    @jjmadoublen7375 Před 2 měsíci

    Showtime!!

  • @hawksfan8870
    @hawksfan8870 Před 2 měsíci

    He broke HOF records. Thats how good he was!

  • @fubartotale3389
    @fubartotale3389 Před 2 měsíci

    Very good indeed.

  • @kja6336
    @kja6336 Před 2 měsíci

    If there were a redraft of all the greats, I can't imagine Kane being lower than 3 on any teams draft board.

  • @asiawalkerextra
    @asiawalkerextra Před 2 měsíci

    An assassin in the clutch

  • @mclovin2155
    @mclovin2155 Před 2 měsíci

    He's the greatest American born player the game has ever seen. Mike Modano and Chris Chelios come close, but they're not Showtime. They don't have his hands. Chelios didn't put the team on his back to win his 3 titles. Brian Leetch? Close, but no cigar outside of 1994.

  • @markbarnes614
    @markbarnes614 Před 4 měsíci +1

    As a Flyers fan…he was uhhh

  • @Nichaelas
    @Nichaelas Před 2 měsíci

    Good enough that not prime Patrick Kane is STILL tearing it up pretty good.

  • @patrickgriffith9440
    @patrickgriffith9440 Před 3 měsíci

    Yea imagine growing up playing against Kane. Kane Doyle jeep baby

  • @michaelm770
    @michaelm770 Před 2 měsíci

    The best

  • @mjohn3126
    @mjohn3126 Před 4 měsíci +1

    1 option that is still realistic to me, is Damian could cash in take the title from Seth and then drop it in the Elimination Chamber or something to Punk or a returning Rollins, could have Finn and the rest of The Judgement day turn in him in the match. I do like the idea of the Rumble being for the title aswell

  • @FlokiPoki-we9gm
    @FlokiPoki-we9gm Před 4 měsíci

    I know a former Knight.... he says he was one of the best the organization had., ever.

  • @the.wayne.b
    @the.wayne.b Před 4 měsíci +1

    mvp calder conne smythe cups good.

    • @rduke325
      @rduke325 Před 4 měsíci

      And a grape case......

    • @danialholland784
      @danialholland784 Před 4 měsíci

      Right!!!! Why isnt he in jail? The guys a monster ​@rduke325

    • @the.wayne.b
      @the.wayne.b Před 4 měsíci

      @@danialholland784 prob because the girls mother tampered with the rape kit by dropping it in kanes mail. like mother like daughter. crazy. and because she fucked the whole residence aside from kane. make more stupid comments.

    • @the.wayne.b
      @the.wayne.b Před 4 měsíci

      @@rduke325 your fav teams goalies have filed after being raped for years lol

    • @spazzticzeal6238
      @spazzticzeal6238 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@danialholland784 oh the case that was dropped because there was nothing to begin with?

  • @Ruekingsley
    @Ruekingsley Před 4 měsíci

    This guys my second cousin

  • @tylernoble8137
    @tylernoble8137 Před 2 měsíci

    He should ask u on a date after this

  • @chroniqv2416
    @chroniqv2416 Před 2 měsíci +1

    please make a video like this on datsyuk

  • @Skalla-nu2et
    @Skalla-nu2et Před 3 měsíci

    Ladies and gentleman i give to you- buzzword: the movie

  • @TamikaStrader-sl7je
    @TamikaStrader-sl7je Před 2 měsíci +3

    Well, we’ll keep him in Detroit. Point per game… yah, this dude has Chelios vibes of contributing for a long time

  • @BrandonHilikus
    @BrandonHilikus Před měsícem

    ask loungo.

  • @jacques4446
    @jacques4446 Před 2 měsíci

    Anyone who says Kane was underrated probably didn’t grow up in Chicago lolol.

  • @Jigglystuff
    @Jigglystuff Před 2 měsíci +1

    Love Kaner but this video script is basically ChatGPT:
    on, and on, and on.. It's like 16 minutes of the same explanation over and over again..

  • @bertpeters8048
    @bertpeters8048 Před 4 měsíci

    I have his rookie card.. lol

  • @mikeporten8174
    @mikeporten8174 Před 2 měsíci

    Isn’t it a shame that this guy never got to wear a captain’s C?

  • @doheo33
    @doheo33 Před 3 měsíci

    Good enough to win 3 rings

  • @Bardonski59
    @Bardonski59 Před 3 měsíci

    People who play for honeybaked 👇

  • @ryansta
    @ryansta Před 2 měsíci

    compared to the likes of Madonna ???? think you meant Maradona hahaha

  • @user-hn8nb2eu8e
    @user-hn8nb2eu8e Před 4 měsíci +3

    The man is still in his prime he hasn't declined in any aspect of his game like only because he got injured and he's recovering doesn't mean he is in his prime anymore in my opinion if you're still playing like you were when you're 25 you're still in your Prime another why is Joe sakic wouldn't have been such a natural and he retired because of a freak accident in his kitchen it wasn't even hockey related

    • @tylerhellerstedt5518
      @tylerhellerstedt5518 Před 4 měsíci +6

      He is most definatly not in his prime anymore his play has regressed the past few years which is fine he’s getting old and the league is only getting better and more competitive but to say he’s still in his prime is just wrong but he is still a great player and no doubt hall of famer

    • @owenposer6720
      @owenposer6720 Před 4 měsíci +1

      I don’t think you understand what being in your prime is. His best years are behind him, but he is still pretty good player rn

    • @GTPx88
      @GTPx88 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Kane is playing great for his age, but his prime is long behind him, lol.

    • @joeydrummer7929
      @joeydrummer7929 Před 4 měsíci +1

      lol bro he is not in his prime . Hes still a great player but absolutely not in his prime

    • @Fish_-
      @Fish_- Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@tylerhellerstedt5518Yeah, I agree. It’s a nice sentiment and all to say he’s still in his prime but it undercuts just how good of a player Kane actually was in his prime. This kid had some of the nastiest mitts I’ve ever seen on a player, and the guy would bust his ass for every point he got. Absolute legend, and still a competitive threat in the league today. Nothing but respect for 88.

  • @ryanlauzon177
    @ryanlauzon177 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Kaner was the best forward in the league not named Sid, Ovi or Geno

  • @inglewoodjacks
    @inglewoodjacks Před 2 měsíci

    Was? Still is, bud.

  • @shhhhip52
    @shhhhip52 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Wait til they find out he’s still in his prime and just has been on a dogshit team for yeara

    • @jaybrick8973
      @jaybrick8973 Před 2 měsíci

      Hes definitely playing like he is right now

  • @MrDuds1984
    @MrDuds1984 Před 4 měsíci

    As a Hawks fan Kane has always been a one dimensional player, a true liability on defense and never played on the PK (career short handed goals zero) for some reason. He probably pissed away 20-25 career goal by not getting PK time (Gretzky 70+ short handed goals). Great offense player, not much else

    • @kevjtx1
      @kevjtx1 Před 2 měsíci

      Apparently you haven't watched him with the Red Wings...not sure about the old days but he is definitely not a defensive liability these days

  • @MahnoorAfridi-ll1rd
    @MahnoorAfridi-ll1rd Před měsícem

    Meh....his handling needs some work

  • @truenorth1355
    @truenorth1355 Před 4 měsíci

    He was OK.

  • @Leafgreen1976
    @Leafgreen1976 Před 4 měsíci

    You forgot to mention how he learned to rob taxi drivers.

    • @rduke325
      @rduke325 Před 4 měsíci

      And grape young women

    • @IcarusLP
      @IcarusLP Před 4 měsíci

      He did mention it

    • @ethanparker7900
      @ethanparker7900 Před 4 měsíci +3

      what does that have to do with his play on the ice?

    • @KingTonyBatts
      @KingTonyBatts Před 4 měsíci

      @@rduke325 He wasn't convicted on sexual assault. The woman used a kit and there was no DNA found. Police investiogation did not have sufficent evidence to convict him. So your claim is false dude. Stop spreading false information.

    • @kevjtx1
      @kevjtx1 Před 2 měsíci

      ​@rduke325 you're an idiot...might wanna do some research on that one lmao

  • @paulschilling3117
    @paulschilling3117 Před 4 měsíci

    He was pretty good. Not elite, but an effective points producer.

  • @dimitri15
    @dimitri15 Před 4 měsíci

    Please make Mario Lemieux but à real dedicated one as good as this 🥹🥹🥹🙏🏻

  • @Lynnamon
    @Lynnamon Před 2 měsíci

    My kid (in the future): “Mommy. Who is Patrick Kane?”
    Me: *smiles* “Come here. I wanna tell you.” 🥲
    He was magnificent

  • @alexyu1236
    @alexyu1236 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Matthews better

    • @spazzticzeal6238
      @spazzticzeal6238 Před 4 měsíci

      No not even close. Kane produced in the playoffs. Matthews has a lot to prove yet. Spoken like a young Leafs fans that doesn’t know shit about fuck.

    • @theheathbros4376
      @theheathbros4376 Před 4 měsíci +2

      That’s big cap 💀

    • @llamapenNHL
      @llamapenNHL Před 4 měsíci +1

      This shouldn't even be controversial to say. Dude has a real chance at 80 goals this year, the all-time career goal record, plays high quality defense, is going to pass Kane in career goals in like a year and a half and people are still going to say "Durrr Cups!" because they can't grasp that a better player could play on a worse team.

    • @AlexJones-vy1ri
      @AlexJones-vy1ri Před 3 měsíci +1

      Guy can’t win a round with the highest paid core of all time, not a clutch bone in his body. Kane put these points up in a much more physical and low scoring era, not to mention he probably had the greatest clutch performances in playoff history. Matthews a much better scorer, but give the puck to 88 in crunch time

    • @llamapenNHL
      @llamapenNHL Před 3 měsíci

      @@AlexJones-vy1ri Who cares what they’re paid? Those Hawks teams were deeper and better. If Matthews and Kane switch places those Hawks teams probably still win some cups. I can’t say the same if you put prime Kane on the Leafs. They don’t have the defense or goalie.