Patrick Kane Trade Rumors

Trade rumors surround the Chicago Blackhawks and Patrick Kane for the 2012 NHL season. The Blackhawks are struggling defensively and the team's biggest area of concern is in net as Corey Crawford and Ray Emery have been letting in soft goals. GM Stan Bowman is considering acquiring a goaltender that can lead is team to another Stanley Cup.

With a winless streak of eight games, it is time to shake up Chicago's roster. Kane who is 23 years old is the forward that is struggling the most with only 12 goals in 56 games. The first overall pick of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft is a target for several teams this trade deadline including the Buffalo Sabres who are rumored to be offering Ryan Miller.