Former three-time Stanley Cup champion Patrick Kane, currently playing his 18th professional season in the NHL, decided to sign a contract extension with the Detroit Red Wings in July. Instead of chasing a ring elsewhere,

The Detroit Red Wings took a chance on Patrick Kane last November. They signed the veteran winger to a one-year contract after he missed the start of the year recovering from hip surgery. Kane worked out in a big way for the Winged Wheel.

Kane, DeBrincat and Dylan Larkin, who make up Detroit's top line, have combined for seven points (four goals, three assists) in the first three games with the Red Wings trying to get back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since the 2015-16 season.

Patrick Kane decided to re-sign with the Detroit Red Wings for his 18th professional season. The longtime veteran signed a $4 million extension to come back to what has been a rebuilding team for a long time. He didn't have to, as he could have pursued options with stronger odds of success for the twilight years of his career.

Raymond reached another level last season. His torrid finish to the season, which nearly helped push Detroit into the playoffs, brought his season totals to 31 goals and 72 points — legit top-line production.