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[jukon]

Kane isn’t coming to the Oilers.

Given his money problems. I expect he goes to the highest bidder, no matter the team.

 

[CycloneSweep]

@CycloneSweep did...

I never said he is making demands. I was just saying the only way he would agree to come here is to play in the top 6 with them. If not he would just choose somewhere else.

 

[ujju2]

I never said he is making demands. I was just saying the only way he would agree to come here is to play in the top 6 with them. If not he would just choose somewhere else.

Sounds like a demand to me

 

[Rafters]

Given his money problems. I expect he goes to the highest bidder, no matter the team.

Or rack up as many points as possible with McDrai, and get a real payday in the off season.. and hope for a settlement from SJ

 

[Oilhawks]

Kane isn’t coming to the Oilers.

I don't think he is either, think he'll get paid well-enough elsewhere. Have you heard anything or just the same sort of feeling?

 

[FanOfSadTeam]

Given his money problems. I expect he goes to the highest bidder, no matter the team.

Given his problem with money, I expect him to go to Vegas.

 

[Shaquille Oatmeal]

 

[Cloned]

If they don't have any qualms with signing Kane, they should've signed DeAngelo. At least he provides great hockey value.

Personally I would say no to both.

 

[Took a pill in Sbisa]

If they don't have any qualms with signing Kane, they should've signed DeAngelo. At least he provides great hockey value.

Personally I would say no to both.

Canadian teams were never an option for DeAngelo.


Kane has ties to Western Canada.

 

[oobga]

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Who is crazier? The crazy looking guy? Or the guy that constantly talks about himself in the 3rd person?

 

[Cloned]

Canadian teams were never an option for DeAngelo.


Kane has ties to Western Canada.

I wasn't aware of that actually. Did he just not want to sign in Canada?

 

[GhostfaceWu]

I wasn't aware of that actually. Did he just not want to sign in Canada?

Literally nothing out saying DeAngelo wouldn't play for a Canadian team.

 

[duul]

Sounds like there is a serious chance we end up with Evander Kane.

Well, he would be our best winger by a country mile. Give him a 1-2 year deal and let him play. We are in dire need of scoring. Him and Holloway coming in could really change things down the stretch.

 

[Roof Daddy]

Given his money problems. I expect he goes to the highest bidder, no matter the team.

I wouldn’t. He’s only gonna sign a 1 yr deal and it will only account for 1/2 a season’s pay. What would squeezing an extra $300k playing for Arizona do for him long term vs taking whatever the Oil offer and playing on either McD or Drai’s wing? He needs to pump his value heading to UFA in the summer when more teams have cash/flexibility. No better place than here.

 

[Sweetpotato]

What rumors?

He wants a LHD
He wants to dump Koskinen
He values intangibles
Team Canada connection.

With those rumors a couple blogs and insiders musings about who that D would be, some of their lists included Vlasic. Just my guess based on info we have been given

 

[Rengorlex]

It's about time this organization stops searching for intangibles and Team Canada Club connections and starts to figure out how to make the on-ice talent better with smart moves fitting the cap structure. Look at teams like Tampa, Colorado and Toronto with shred analytics teams always getting big value from their cheap depth guys. Then it's the incompetent teams taking their leftovers and overpaying them in free agency.

It's so Holland to go after that big name who exited his prime 5 years ago and is on a bloated contract. It's all about titles and name recognition.

 

[fuswald]

I think you ask Connor and Leon if they are okay with Kane joining the team. If they are, make a contract offer.

If he messes up, send him to the ECHL

This is one of the problems with the NHL. Having to ask players if it's OK if you can do your job. Talk about entitlement. Give Connor more shit to worry about.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

I'm not totally against bringing Kane in one a 1 year, league min contract, but people should adjust their exceptions of what kind of player he is.

This is a guy that played with and struggled to mesh with guys like Scheiffle and Eichel. Kane isn't someone who can play a give-and-go game with an elite centre, he is a "get me the puck and I'll do it myself" kind of player, similar to someone like Duchene. That's not the type of player who's going to click with McDrai.

He needs a centre like Hertl, one that doesn't demand the puck. It's possible Nuge( along with Hyman) could fit that style, but this sound like a lot of roster balancing for a team that's already struggling with balance.

Drai-McDavid-Pulju
Kane-RNH-Hyman
Foegele-McLeod-Yams
Benson-Ryan-Kassian

or, let him drive the third line

RNH-Draisaitl-Hyman
Foegele-McDavid-Pulju
Kane-McLeod-Yams
Benson-Ryan-Kassian

 

[fuswald]

Who cares. Anyone who has questionable character bring them here. Teams will hate us, we can win and our children can idolize them like they should. Winning is #1 everything else is pointless

Would be nice if winning was a bit higher on the list.

 

[fuswald]

If multiple teams are considering Kane he is going to be able to pick choose and demand. Expect him to be expensive.

 

[xoczar99ox]

I don't think he is either, think he'll get paid well-enough elsewhere. Have you heard anything or just the same sort of feeling?

I haven’t heard anything just whats posted here.

 

[Sweetpotato]

If multiple teams are considering Kane he is going to be able to pick choose and demand. Expect him to be expensive.

Not a single team will pay over 1 mil. It'll be a contract that can be buried.

He'll be in Tampa, Florida or Vegas.

 

[CupofOil]

Ignoring our personal dislike for Kane.
What would be the point of us signing Kane this year?
He would be an on ice improvement but we couldn't afford to bring him back next year, his on ice impact doesn't make up for our goaltending or lack of defensive ability.
So the org takes a negative PR hit to maybe be wildcard 1 instead of wildcard 2?

That would be the point.
From a financial and asset management perspective, it's a very very low risk move.

 

[MessierII]

I'm not totally against bringing Kane in one a 1 year, league min contract, but people should adjust their exceptions of what kind of player he is.

This is a guy that played with and struggled to mesh with guys like Scheiffle and Eichel. Kane isn't someone who can play a give-and-go game with an elite centre, he is a "get me the puck and I'll do it myself" kind of player, similar to someone like Duchene. That's not the type of player who's going to click with McDrai.

He needs a centre like Hertl, one that doesn't demand the puck. It's possible Nuge( along with Hyman) could fit that style, but this sound like a lot of roster balancing for a team that's already struggling with balance.

Drai-McDavid-Pulju
Kane-RNH-Hyman
Foegele-McLeod-Yams
Benson-Ryan-Kassian

or, let him drive the third line

RNH-Draisaitl-Hyman
Foegele-McDavid-Pulju
Kane-McLeod-Yams
Benson-Ryan-Kassian

All Kane has ever done consistently in the nhl is score goals. He would easily be our best winger in terms of pure talent.

 

[Mr Positive]

If covid was an issue for Kane, he would just sign with a team in Florida or Texas. Some southern state with lax views on vaccines, lock downs, etc