Patrick Kane is in the final year of his contract with the Chicago Blackhawks. After being drafted 1st overall by the Hawks in 2007, Kane has gone on to play 1,107 games for the franchise. Now it appears it's only a matter of time before Kane is moved from the only team he's ever known.
Like many other teams who would be in the mix, the Jackets would have to clear cap space to get this deal done. There is also a considerable lack of centers in Columbus, but the Jackets do have the assets to get a Kane deal done.