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NEW YORK — Three weeks ago, when the Rangers made the trade to acquirer Vladimir Tarasenko from the St. Louis Blues, Patrick Kane was none too happy, and he let his disappointment be known in his comments to the media.

The legendary Blackhawk wavered “back and forth” for weeks about whether or not to request a trade, he admitted Thursday before his Rangers debut. But it’s very real now: he is a New Yorker.

Reilly Smith lifted his hands above his head and looked toward the T-Mobile Arena ceiling.

PHILADELPHIA — Think the Rangers are happy to have Patrick Kane on their team?

DENVER — The Avalanche traded for depth center Lars Eller from the Capitals, the team announced Wednesday before the Friday NHL trade deadline.

The coach urged his players to use an overnight stay in Arizona to “create some new bonds” with newly arrived players, but losing Patrick Kane has dented morale in the locker room.

TAMPA, Fla. — The Penguins are coming into Amalie Arena on Thursday night to fight for their playoff lives. With 22 games left in their season, Pittsburgh is clinging to the second wild card in the Eastern Conference, with five teams nipping furiously at their heels to knock them out.

CHICAGO — The slow-motion departure of Patrick Kane was just another example of the disintegration of the once-proud franchise known as the Chicago Blackhawks.

DETROIT — Dylan Larkin, as expected, is staying with the Red Wings.