Patrick Kane has been the topic of many rumors this year as the 34-year-old star looks to make a triumphant return to the NHL. Kane is coming back from hip resurfacing surgery, an operation that is infamous for permanently limiting professional athlete's abilities to play their sport. That being said, several teams are reportedly still interested in him and as of today, a new team has entered the fold. <h2>Toronto 'Intrigued' By Kane</h2> NHL reported Larry Brooks discussed Kane's status today, indicating that the Toronto Maple Leafs have entered the discussion surrounding the winger. <q>A source said that the Toronto Maple Leafs intrigue Kane, but how would the cap work and is he really what the Maple Leafs need?</q> Brooks brings up two very valid points here. For starters, Kane is not necessarily the type of player that will push this Leafs group over the top. While his name recognition would bring a lot of excitement and jersey sales from Leafs fans, the team's forward core is already as deep as it has been in recent years. Furthermore, the team has not been struggling to score goals. One area where the team has struggled though is on defense, something Kane has been notoriously bad at his entire career. <h2>Cap Situation Makes Kane's Next Contract Unpredictable</h2> <div align='center' style='padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;'><img src='https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/329471.webp' width='100%' border='0' alt='image' loading='lazy' defer /></div> Regardless of if Kane goes to Toronto or not, he likely will not be getting a massive contract at this point in his career. Not only is he a liability health-wise, but most teams are already close to the cap ceiling. If Kane wants to go to a competitive team like Toronto, he is probably going to have to accept a league-minimum deal. This seems like the most likely scenario for the super star as he has already made his money throughout his career. At this point he is likely looking for one last chance to win. As seen on <a href='https://www.bladeofsteel.com/Insider-Believes-Kane-Wants-Toronto-291988?fbclid=IwAR2EDLDSxOSNIFyqRM-M21wGtBLxNy-8QSb9lChMoDWf4aJ-T126MhEdWgY' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Insider Believes Kane Wants Toronto</a>