Proposal: Evander Kane to Toronto

[scan15*]

To Toronto

Evander Kane


To Buffalo

Stephane Robidas (expiring contract)

Jared Cowen (expiring contract)

Kasperi Kapanen

3rd round pick

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[ViewsFromThe6ix]

Do not want Kane around Matthews, Marner, Nylander, Brown, etc.

 

[Paradise*]

Why would Toronto do this? Kane isn't the type you want around a young rebuilding team. Drama...

 

[Empoleon8771]

So buffalo gives up Kane for a good prospect and 2 cap dumps? Why would they ever do this?

 

[beowulf]

So buffalo gives up Kane for a good prospect and 2 cap dumps? Why would they ever do this?

Totally agree, this is not something either team would consider.

 

[Kamiccolo]

I wouldn't take him even if it was for Horton + Lupul. Buffalo can keep him, he'll fit right in with ROR and Eichel.

 

[Aladyyn]

I wouldn't take him even if it was for Horton + Lupul. Buffalo can keep him, he'll fit right in with ROR and Eichel.

Yea, Toronto unfortunately doesn't have players of such calibre

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

I wouldn't take him even if it was for Horton + Lupul. Buffalo can keep him, he'll fit right in with ROR and Eichel.

You wouldn't take him gor that? That's 3 years and 5 million off the books

 

[Liferleafer]

This deal heavily favors TO, Buffalo wouldn't do it.

That said....i really don't see Lou/Babs looking at Kane and saying "now there's a guy we need in the locker room to mentor the kids....".

 

[Kamiccolo]

You wouldn't take him gor that? That's 3 years and 5 million off the books

His maturity and attitude is enough to undo a lot the Leafs team has done. The damage having him in our locker room would do would hurt a lot more than some cap space being taken, especially considering we'll have 25 mil + next offseason.

 

[Aladyyn]

Evander Kane has had 0 locker room problems in Buffalo.

But hey, narratives eh?

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

His maturity and attitude is enough to undo a lot the Leafs team has done. The damage having him in our locker room would do would hurt a lot more than some cap space being taken, especially considering we'll have 25 mil + next offseason.

I would have confidence Babcock could keep him in line.

That said Lupul + Horton is the only deal I would do

 

[Liferleafer]

Evander Kane has had 0 locker room problems in Buffalo.

But hey, narratives eh?

Off ice troubles translate into locker room problems....no narrative, ask Jets fans.

 

[Aladyyn]

Off ice troubles translate into locker room problems....no narrative, ask Jets fans.

That's not true, his problems in Winnipeg were mainly in the locker room. The complete opposite of his Buffalo situation. There has been nothing that suggests any locker room issues related to Evander Kane in Buffalo. We have strong enough leadership to keep the off-ice issues where they belong. Off the ice, out of the arena.

 

[Kamiccolo]

That's not true, his problems in Winnipeg were mainly in the locker room. The complete opposite of his Buffalo situation. There has been nothing that suggests any locker room issues related to Evander Kane in Buffalo. We have strong enough leadership to keep the off-ice issues where they belong. Off the ice, out of the arena.

So let me get this straight

- Previous history of Locker room issues
- Previous history of issues outside the locker room
- They somehow cancel out and make him not a problem due to "strong leadership".

Are you implying the Jets don't have the leadership to keep him in line? Also as far as I am aware, the Leafs expect athletes to be responsible for their own actions and not need to be baby sat by "leaders".

 

[Mad Brills*]

Lou isn't trading for kane.

End of story.

 

[AINEC*]

Babcock, Lou, Shanahan are probably not the type of group interested in trading for a walking cancer. Buffalo is the perfect home for him.

 

[Amadeus]

I dont want this guy even if Buffalo takes Lupul.

 

[Aladyyn]

So let me get this straight

- Previous history of Locker room issues
- Previous history of issues outside the locker room
- They somehow cancel out and make him not a problem due to "strong leadership".

Are you implying the Jets don't have the leadership to keep him in line? Also as far as I am aware, the Leafs expect athletes to be responsible for their own actions and not need to be baby sat by "leaders".

Well obviously they didn't. There was a rift between him and the rest of the team, something that IS NOT PRESENT in Buffalo. What issues did he have in Winnipeg? Posting embarassing photos on social media? The horror!

 

[Kamiccolo]

Well obviously they didn't. There was a rift between him and the rest of the team, something that IS NOT PRESENT in Buffalo. What issues did he have in Winnipeg? Posting embarassing photos on social media? The horror!

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/a-timeline-of-kanes-indiscretions-with-jets/

Some highlights

" After playing in all of the Jets’ post-lockout games Kane caused a stir when he posted a homophobic tweet."

" Kane is accused of assault after an incident in Vancouver and sued for financial damages."

"Kane is a healthy scratch under new head coach Paul Maurice in a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Hockey Night in Canada.

After the game Maurice said it was a coach’s decision and that if Kane wanted back in the lineup all he needed to do was “probably just come to the rink.”"


"Kane wore a track suit when the Jets players gathered that morning for a meeting — a violation of team policy. Following a brief workout and stretch, Byfuglien is believed to have thrown those clothes into the shower to send a message to his teammate, according to sources."

In Buffalo he's been better. Instead of posting pictures and getting in fights with team mates over his commitment, he's only punching women in bars.

 

[93gilmour93]

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/a-timeline-of-kanes-indiscretions-with-jets/

In Buffalo he's been better. Instead of posting pictures and getting in fights with team mates over his commitment, he's only punching women in bars.

Lol.

 

[scan15*]

I would have confidence Babcock could keep him in line.

Agreed. This is why I would be in favor of such a trade.

 

[scan15*]

So let me get this straight

- Previous history of Locker room issues
- Previous history of issues outside the locker room
- They somehow cancel out and make him not a problem due to "strong leadership".

Are you implying the Jets don't have the leadership to keep him in line? Also as far as I am aware, the Leafs expect athletes to be responsible for their own actions and not need to be baby sat by "leaders".

Lets compare the Jets leaders and the Buffalo leaders.

Big Buff + Ladd + Wheeler vs O'Reilly and Gionta

Buffalo wins hands down.

 

[AINEC*]

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/a-timeline-of-kanes-indiscretions-with-jets/

Some highlights

" After playing in all of the Jets’ post-lockout games Kane caused a stir when he posted a homophobic tweet."

" Kane is accused of assault after an incident in Vancouver and sued for financial damages."

"Kane is a healthy scratch under new head coach Paul Maurice in a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Hockey Night in Canada.

After the game Maurice said it was a coach’s decision and that if Kane wanted back in the lineup all he needed to do was “probably just come to the rink.â€"


"Kane wore a track suit when the Jets players gathered that morning for a meeting — a violation of team policy. Following a brief workout and stretch, Byfuglien is believed to have thrown those clothes into the shower to send a message to his teammate, according to sources."

In Buffalo he's been better. Instead of posting pictures and getting in fights with team mates over his commitment, he's only punching women in bars.

"But aside from all that he's such a swell guy!" - Sabres fans

 

[scan15*]

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/a-timeline-of-kanes-indiscretions-with-jets/

Some highlights

" After playing in all of the Jets’ post-lockout games Kane caused a stir when he posted a homophobic tweet."

" Kane is accused of assault after an incident in Vancouver and sued for financial damages."

"Kane is a healthy scratch under new head coach Paul Maurice in a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Hockey Night in Canada.

After the game Maurice said it was a coach’s decision and that if Kane wanted back in the lineup all he needed to do was “probably just come to the rink.â€"


"Kane wore a track suit when the Jets players gathered that morning for a meeting — a violation of team policy. Following a brief workout and stretch, Byfuglien is believed to have thrown those clothes into the shower to send a message to his teammate, according to sources."

In Buffalo he's been better. Instead of posting pictures and getting in fights with team mates over his commitment, he's only punching women in bars.

Don't forget the sexual assault investigation in Buffalo. He did get cleared, I believe, but putting himself in a situation where the allegation could be made was a mistake on his part.