Call it another smoke signal that Patrick Kane’s days as a Blackhawk could be numbered as the Rangers continue to try and strike a deal for the All-Star winger.

Kane is being held out of Chicago’s game Saturday night against the San Jose Sharks as his name continues to circulate in trade rumors ahead of the NHL’s deadline on March 3. The Rangers are among the teams trying to acquire the services of the three-time Stanley Cup winner. Sam Lafferty also did not suit up for Chicago.

The Blueshirts again held out Vitali Kravtsov and Jake Leschyshyn for their game against the Capitals due to roster management as they could potentially be part of a package for Kane, who according to reports has not agreed to waive his no-movement clause yet.

“Based on the current status of Patrick’s situation, we collectively felt it was more appropriate to have him not play during this period of reflection,” Kane’s agent Pat Brisson told TSN.

Kane, 34, did not practice Friday, getting what the team called a “maintenance day.” Kravtsov has previously requested a trade from the Rangers and has not played since Feb. 10. A trade with the Rangers would likely need a third team involved to allow the Blueshirts to absorb Kane’s $10.5 million cap hit.  

Kane, a player who has been linked as a potential Rangers trade target for months, has 16 goals and 29 assists this season. While the Blackhawks have been one of the NHL’s worst teams, Kane has been keeping an eye on what’s happening on Broadway. The Rangers are currently third in the Metropolitan division, six points behind the second-place Devils.

“I think the Rangers are a team that you definitely pay attention to and definitely are intrigued by, for obvious reasons,” Kane said in February after the Rangers traded for Vladimir Tarasenko.

If the Rangers have their way, the two will be teammates this season.