Blackhawks' Patrick Kane healthy scratch amid trade rumors

Chicago Blackhawks star forward Patrick Kane was a healthy scratch for Saturday's road game against the San Jose Sharks and has left the team for at least the time being.

Rumors have circulated that Kane could be dealt, possibly to the New York Rangers, in advance of Friday's NHL trade deadline.

"... Based on the current status of Patrick's situation, we collectively felt it was more appropriate to have him not play dur