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NHL free agency spills into Day 2 with Patrick Kane among those available
By Stephen Whyno And John Wawrow, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 2, 2026
· 3 min read
NHL free agency spilled into Thursday with some high-profile players still on the open market, including a three-time Stanley Cup champion.Patrick Kane is still available after spending the past three years with Detroit. Kane is 37 now and a decade from winning the Hart Trophy as MVP when he led ...
Key takeaway And that's not even counting Bowen Byram becoming the highest-paid defenseman at an average salary of $12.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
For Alamo Heights residents who follow hockey, the ongoing NHL free agency period may have implications for the local fan base. With several high-profile players still unsigned, including three-time Stanley Cup champion Patrick Kane, fans may be wondering if any of these talented athletes will end up with the San Antonio Rampage, the city's American Hockey League affiliate. Although the Rampage is not directly involved in the current free agency frenzy, the team's parent club, the St. Louis Blues, may make moves that affect the Rampage's roster. Local hockey enthusiasts will be keeping an eye on how the free agency period unfolds, particularly if any notable players are signed by teams in the Central Division, where the Rampage competes. The increased salary cap and resulting big-money deals may also impact the availability of talent for the Rampage, making the rest of the free agency period worth watching for San Antonio hockey fans.
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Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
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