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Patrick Kane: the case for the GOAT

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    Patrick Kane: the case for the GOAT

    RW · Blackhawks · Born 19 November 1988, Buffalo, New York, USA · Career 2007–present

    A dazzling right winger with elite hands and vision, Kane starred for the Blackhawks' dynasty, then played for the Rangers and Red Wings before returning to Chicago.

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    Why Patrick Kane could be the GOAT

    Kane is the highest-scoring American in NHL history and the first US-born player to win the Art Ross. He won three Cups, scored the 2010 overtime winner, and won a playoff MVP. His creativity and clutch play make him the best American player ever.

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    Patrick Kane is #5 of 25 in the fan ranking, with a 2–1 head-to-head record from 23 NHL votes. See the full NHL GOAT ranking

    Patrick Kane head to head

    How the ranking works. Every head-to-head vote is a result, like a game. The standings use a Bradley–Terry model, the same idea behind chess ratings: beating a highly rated legend counts for more than beating a long shot. Ratings are shown on a chess-style scale centred on 1500.

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