After taking a step back from the 2009-10 season, it can easily be stated that anything other than the tribulations of last season's start would be welcomed.
Entering a year amidst many questioning maturity and lack of point production during his sophomore season, Kane only was in his third season and was facing adversity.
How would he answer?
By showing that the five-year, $31.5 million contract was completely worth every penny. Throughout the season Kane not only produced a career best point total (88), but set a personal bench mark in goals (30) and assists (58). Most of all he turned two previous seasons' plus/minus ratios of a combined -7, into a (+16) ratio.
After a season of living up to much expectation and serving as the cover player of NHL 10, Kane has solidified himself amongst the leagues' elite offensive threats. Most of all, being only 21 years-old means one thing.
A bright future.
While people may say "duh", who wouldn't say Kane has a bright future? The point isn't that Kane is not only destined for future success, but doing so in a memorable way.
For many who don't know, when Patrick ...
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