Speculation: Evander Kane Signed?

[nally]

So which ufa goalie should Holland be targeting?

Campbell

 

[FlameChampion]

Many why do we keep bringing shitbags into an org. On the bright side I guess it's a potential cheap near ppg winger if he's in form? Hopefully he doesn't sewer an already weak locker room.

How much damage can a guy really do in 48 games to a locker room? The team can just waive him or send him home if he’s really problematic. Seems pretty low risk to me.

 

[nally]

Massive addition. More ways than one. At least the team will have a pulse and get in a scrum once in a while.

I am on this train...at least the massive addition part. To get this guy without having to give up anything but a bit of cash, is amazing. After the season we are having, totally okay with the risk.

 

[Oilhawks]

Interesting. So if the 3 were Oilers, Panthers, and Lightning, that would mean it's down to the Oilers and Panthers?

 

[McShogun99]

Watch him sign in Tampa for league minimum.

 

[redgrant]

Ok, and if he doesn't fit as well there, and we do shuffle him around, whats he gonna do? Quit? The guy is broke lmao. The best thing he could do for his reputation and bank account is come here, play as well as he can and be the best teammate he can be.

You don't make lines based on what 2022 Evander Kane wants. That said, I see what your saying and agree it was probably part of the pitch, but once that ink dries he is a part of the team. And you do whats best for the team.

San Jose is still going to pay him millions to terminate his contract. He's far from broke.

 

[walktheboulavard]

delete

 

[Trafalgar Sadge Law]

So TheFourthPeriod is saying that Evander Kane had a conversation with McDavid. I guess if McDavid is on board with it I'm in no position to question it from a locker room perspective? I do think that if he is found guilty of domestic violence though cut him ASAP.

 

[CycloneSweep]

Because he’s not going to throw guys under the bus and show his cards.

Not sure why people take these media avails at face value.

What GM is going to lay out a step by step plan of action?

There is a difference between not throwing guys under the bus and actively going out of your way to express how much he believes in them. If all he said was “I trust our goalies to bounce back” or “I don’t believe in firing coaches”. That’s one thing. But he talked in length in exactly how and why they are safe and not a problem

 

[CycloneSweep]

Watch him sign in Tampa for league minimum.

Apparently they decided against it.
Guess there was something there they didn’t like.

 

[KaraLupin]

One thing that will be a cause for concern are his PIM’s

we already have resident dumbo Kassian who take stupid penalties and add in this guy, it’ll go up for sure


Edit: also how is McDavid of all people second highest in PIM this season out of all people. That’s insane

He doesn't really take that many minors. most of his PIMs are from fighting/rough stuff/sticking up for teammates.

 

[CycloneSweep]

San Jose is still going to pay him millions to terminate his contract. He's far from broke.

He is 25 million in debt and only has $23 million pre tax, the 14% escrow etc. so he will only ever see like $14-15 mill of that. So even if he gave all that up he would still be $10 million in debt.
Dudes broke broke.

 

[Karl Prime]

San Jose is still going to pay him millions to terminate his contract. He's far from broke.

If Kane and the NHLPA win their grievance, he will get his money. Otherwise, he gets none.

 

[McTonyBrar]

 

[McTonyBrar]

Because he’s not going to throw guys under the bus and show his cards.

Not sure why people take these media avails at face value.

What GM is going to lay out a step by step plan of action?

According to Oiler fans, every GM

 

[McTonyBrar]

Interesting. So if the 3 were Oilers, Panthers, and Lightning, that would mean it's down to the Oilers and Panthers?

I don't see Florida being interested in him now that they have Kodak Black

 

[McTonyBrar]

Watch him sign in Tampa for league minimum.

TB is already out

 

[VainGretzky]

Kane - McDavid - Pulju
RNH - Draisailt - Hyman
Foegele - Mcleod - Yamamoto
Benson - Ryan - Kassian

me like it

I don't bottom 6 will still do shit , Rnh needs to be playing C on third line

 

[Took a pill in Sbisa]

Feels strange getting inside information from a former ref.

Almost like when Eklund declared Ryan Smyth resigned with Edmonton only to see him traded to the Islanders a few minutes later.

How is it at all like Eklund and Smyth?

Ones a former NHL ref that has never reported a player transaction, rightly or wrongly, and the other is a pathological liar that makes wrong calls daily.

Not seeing the link.

 

[Holls Blackmail]

Which pathetic franchise is it? Deets plz so we can laugh at them.

 

[Took a pill in Sbisa]

I don't bottom 6 will still do shit , Rnh needs to be playing C on third line

History tells us adding RNH to the 3rd line won't do shit either, but I still think it's exploring McLeod of Foegele on the 2nd line. Would be surprised if they can't managed more than 3 goals in 30 games.

 

[Give and Go]

I don't bottom 6 will still do shit , Rnh needs to be playing C on third line

Hyman - McDavid - Puljujarvi
Kane - Draisaitl - Yamamoto
Foegele - McLeod - RNH
Perlini - Sceviour/Ryan - Kassian

 

[David71]

does oilers have any vets capable of reeling in kane if things go sideways? off ice of course. ? on ice hes a legit top 6 guy

 

[EchoesoftheEighties]

does oilers have any vets capable of reeling in kane if things go sideways? off ice of course. ? on ice hes a legit top 6 guy

Probably Duncan Keith is the only one I can think of

 

[CycloneSweep]

Probably Duncan Keith is the only one I can think of

Keith seems more like the ignore and focus on himself kind of guy.