The news is significant because both Patrick Kane and the Red Wings seem to have found their footing right now. This is worth keeping in mind while the team and the league await word on the severity of Kane’s lower body injury prognosis.
With a two-game winning streak and a.570 point percentage, Detroit appears to have found their form again to make a run in the playoffs this season. They have also scored 13/20 points in their last 10 games. Patrick Kane’s play appears to have played a significant role in this.
The seasoned Chicago Blackhawk gambled on himself by merely signing a pro-rated one-year contract for the remainder of the season at a salary of about $2 million, despite having 16 points in 19 games (7G, 9A). Patrick Kane may become the newest Blackhawk to call Detroit home if the Red Wings keep up their winning ways, Kane recovers from his injury, and he continues to perform as he has been.
Of course, Chris Chelios is being referred to there, but additional players from Chicago have just moved to Detroit. For example, Pius Suter and Dominik Kubalik in consecutive seasons. Apart from Chelios, the list is very extensive; Marian Hossa spent a season in Detroit, but if that’s okay, let’s just forget about it.
Specifically, Glenn Hall, Paul Coffey, Andreas Athanasiou, Alex DeBrincat, and the over 160 other players who have played for both teams. While I sincerely hope Patrick Kane has found his forever home, I will say this: It will hurt a little bit that, like Chelios, it ended up being Detroit (ruiners of pizza) when his # gets raised to the United Centre rafters.
Amidst an unparalleled wave of sporting fervour, Detroit is gearing up for a week that could prove to be extremely profitable for the city. This Sunday’s NFL playoff game between the Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers is expected to have a $20 million economic impact on the area. This brings to mind the comparable economic impact of the Lions’ earlier postseason victory over the Los Angeles Rams.
However, the financial advantages go beyond the money spent directly at the game. The additional foot traffic is also expected to benefit nearby businesses, including hotels and restaurants. The Tampa Bay Lightning will also be in town to play the Detroit Red Wings, which will heighten the sports fandom in the city.
The NFL Draft, which is set to take place in Detroit in April, is expected to have a significant economic impact, according to financial projections from Visit Detroit and Anderson Economic Group. The estimated economic impact varies from $100 million to around $200 million. It is anticipated that hundreds of thousands of people would attend this event.
The city’s image in sports is enhanced by the Lions’ postseason success in addition to the immediate economic benefits. This might increase interest and attendance for the NFL Draft and other events. Apart from the athletic events, Detroit becomes a hive of activity when all four major sports teams play in the city, and events like Madonna concerts and Pistons games add to the city’s buzz.
