New Delhi, July 23 -- The Chicago Blackhawks and free-agent forward Patrick Kane have agreed to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $8 million against the NHL salary cap, the team announced.

The 37-year-old winger is heading back to the city where he became a superstar. Chicago drafted Kane first overall in 2007, and he helped deliver three Stanley Cups during a golden era for the franchise. The Blackhawks made the playoffs nine straight seasons with Kane as a cornerstone and reached the conference finals five times.

Patrick Kane ranks second all-time in points for the Chicago Blackhawks with 1,225, trailing only Hall of Famer Stan Mikita. He sits third in goals (446) and games played (1,161) for the Original Six club. H...