The Latest Breaking News from Patrick Kane

The NHL trade deadline is Friday, and the phones in front offices are heating up.

Sam Lafferty also was scratched Saturday to protect him for a likely imminent trade. That forced the Hawks to dress 11 forwards and seven defensemen against the Sharks and left a “weird” feeling in the locker room.

WASHINGTON – With all that was happening off the ice, it was difficult to pay attention to the game the Rangers were playing against the Washington Capitals Saturday afternoon. Patrick Kane reportedly left his Chicago teammates in San Jose and flew home, Vitali Kravtsov got traded to the Vancouver Canucks,…

Kane flew from San Jose to Chicago on Saturday as the Rangers began clearing salary-cap space to make the move financially viable.

Tyler Johnson is a frequent user of the tablets, where he can watch instant replays to analyze opponent’s formations and learn from his mistakes. Colin Blackwell, however, has weaned himself off that habit — and coach Luke Richardson isn’t a big fan in general, either.

Kane has erupted for seven goals (and 10 points) in his last four games, tying a career high. If the rest of the NHL needed a reminder of the skills that make him a star, he has certainly given it to them.

The Hawks rallied from three goals down to stun Dallas 4-3 on Wednesday, relying on another huge night from Patrick Kane and Max Domi to win their fourth straight.

Kane’s slap shot at the overtime buzzer would’ve been an iconic highlight had it crossed the line one-tenth of a second earlier. But Tyler Johnson — who tied the game late in regulation — scored in the shootout to give the Hawks a 3-2 win nonetheless.

Where could Patrick Kane land ahead of the NHL trade deadline?

CHICAGO — It can’t be easy to trade a legend.

Kane backed up his recent claim that he isn’t being hampered by injury in the Hawks’ 5-3 victory Sunday, electrifying a sellout crowd with a vintage performance.