Patrick Kane determined to help Blackhawks' new generation make the playoffs

Patrick Kane understands the nostalgia angle of his Blackhawks return runs deep. It means a lot to him, too, to likely finish his career in the city where he carved his reputation as arguably the greatest American player in NHL history. But he repeatedly emphasized Friday that nostalgia was not the sole factor behind his decision to sign with the Hawks. He's not returning to Chicago simply to "ride off into the sunset" down Madison Street. "All [of] that is great, but that’s not why I’m here,"…