Dreger: Sabres want 1st, conditional pick, roster player, prospect for E. Kane

[72hockey guy]

He is 45-48pts at best with zero playoff experience. Makes me wonder who will pay that much.

someone will trade for him, he's too talented not to take the chance. the question is how much will they pay. thats the question

one thing i do know botterill is a smart man, he's not lying to his fellow GM's. he's just saying that Kane is a gifted talent and he can help your team. he isnt going to risk his relationships by lying to anyone

 

[SabresSharks]

He is 45-48pts at best with zero playoff experience. Makes me wonder who will pay that much.

If history is any guide, someone will pay too much, in an almost certainly doomed attempt to win a Cup.

 

[tictactoe]

If history is any guide, someone will pay too much, in an almost certainly doomed attempt to win a Cup.

I guess we will see.. I guess I do not mind trading 1st for him if he resigns but I doubt I would add anything else to that but like I said we'll see

 

[CocoCrisp]

Would Sam Morin, Isaac Ratcliffe, the lower of our 2 first round picks, and a 5th round pick for Evander Kane sound reasonable?

I really hope you aren't Ron Hextall in disguise...

 

[sabrebuild]

I hate his lack of hockey sense, shot selection, etc...

But he is fast, strong and a good enough puck handler to create on simple bull rushes.

I would not sign him for more than 5 a year. Which he will get more.

But for a playoff contender, I think he is worth a decent price, based solely on the fact you could put him on your third or fourth line and get some guarantee even strength production, along with great physical play and agitation.

Not sure how much philly would pay but he would improve the bottom six as dangerous group. He absolutely needs conscientious line mates who can cover on d and are prepared for terrible shots and odd rebounds.

If a player with no playoff experience was ever more suited to the playoffs it’s kaner.

 

[72hockey guy]

Id imagine that even some Sabre fans would be okay with a second rounder at this point. What would you rather do risk getting nothing or get a second and be happy?

Just for the sake of discussion?

 

[Shootica]

If imagine that even some Sabre fans would be okay with a second rounder at this point. What would you rather do risk getting nothing or get a second and be happy?

Just for the sake of discussion?

After what Rick Nash returned, a 2nd for Kane would be incredibly disappointing.

 

[72hockey guy]

After what Rick Nash returned, a 2nd for Kane would be incredibly disappointing.

I understand that, but 1st round picks are looking to be in short supply. The Rangers goosed up the Nash deal by retaining and taking back Belesky it wasn't as good of a deal as it looks at first glance

 

[Curufinwe]

I hate Jori Lehtera so much I would trade him at 50% + the Flyers 1st round pick for Kane.

I wouldn't include a decent prospect as well, though.

 

[Brock Radunske]

I bet teams are worried about destroying their dressing rooms right before the playoffs.
I'm sure one team will feel they missed out on another guy and pay up for him but I'd be shocked if there was a bidding war.

 

[5 Minute Major]

Id imagine that even some Sabre fans would be okay with a second rounder at this point. What would you rather do risk getting nothing or get a second and be happy?

Just for the sake of discussion?

Honestly, I’d rather keep him.

 

[LongWayDown37]

Honestly, I’d rather keep him.

For what purpose?

 

[I Like Eich]

Honestly, I’d rather keep him.

he's not staying here. we HAVE to trade him. I'm expecting the worst at this point... 2nd + a not so valuable prospect.

 

[Jtown]

I hate Jori Lehtera so much I would trade him at 50% + the Flyers 1st round pick for Kane.

I wouldn't include a decent prospect as well, though.

Sabres will be able to get a first rounder for Kane alone no problem. We would have to add

 

[maplepred]

Preds offer Sam Reinhardt. You give him to us and just maybe we will take Kane.... you may have to toss in a third as well. It will cost you to have our locker room ruined.

 

[BlacknGold4life]

How about Sheary + Hunwick + 3rd for Kane w/ 1M retained.

Kane hasn't been scoring. I think straight up they might get a 2nd and a mid-tier prospect. This would be the biggest return I could see them getting... It comes with players w/ term and experience. Not the best players but solid depth. Plus a 3rd.

 

[Reddawg]

I'm not at all worried about Kane...he'll move and it will be for a very good return. No chance I'm joining the chicken littles who can only speculate in the negative.

 

[Rebels57]

So they don't want to trade Kane then?

 

[pigpen65]

Could care less what the return is, just want Kane gone. And Lehner. Waited long enough.

 

[Yatzhee]

How about Sheary + Hunwick + 3rd for Kane w/ 1M retained.

Kane hasn't been scoring. I think straight up they might get a 2nd and a mid-tier prospect. This would be the biggest return I could see them getting... It comes with players w/ term and experience. Not the best players but solid depth. Plus a 3rd.

How about no

 

[BuffNuck]

NO WAY, Buffalo lowers the price significantly or looses him for nothing come summer! Kane has had an awful second half, he will have to sign a show me deal at this rate in the summer. Nobody paying that kind of price!

 

[Curufinwe]

Could care less what the return is, just want Kane gone. And Lehner. Waited long enough.

n't

 

[72hockey guy]

Could care less what the return is, just want Kane gone. And Lehner. Waited long enough.

pigpen,i knew youd say that my friend, some people waiver on their principles, but never you...youre a good man. some things are worth keeping, I respect that

 

[chizzler]

NO WAY, Buffalo lowers the price significantly or looses him for nothing come summer! Kane has had an awful second half, he will have to sign a show me deal at this rate in the summer. Nobody paying that kind of price!

This kid has been overrated more than any player I know. His 6mil cap hit is crazy for the things he brings. Good and bad. No way they get that amount for him.

 

[PlamsUnlimited]

Too high but I bet someone will come close on it

Get it done Botts