Patrick Kane is still a teenager, yet the Chicago Blackhawks are already counting on him to spark their dormant offense for many years to come.
His chance could come as early as next season.
Kane, taken by the Blackhawks with the first pick of last Friday’s NHL draft, was introduced to Chicago on Monday. The 18-year-old player came to town with impressive scoring totals in junior hockey and the belief that he can put up similar numbers on the big stage.
“He’s going to be a great player for a long time in this organization,” coach Denis Savard said of Kane, a native of Buffalo, N.Y.
The Blackhawks are in desperate need of an offensive force after finishing with the second-fewest goals in the league last season.
