LeBrun: Evander Kane close to signing, will happen by the weekend per his agent (EDM, FLA, TB top 3 choices)

[jetsforever]

How can the Oilers organization trust that he won't purposefully throw games to make gains on his massive debt?

This is so nuts.

Because that's quite illegal and relatively easy to prove

 

[Empoleon8771]

Can't see that happening. Of all the free agents in the world right now that will get every last dollar out of a free agent contract, it's going to be Kane. The Oilers have like 11 million to spend this offseason. I mean, they can make moves to make it work but goaltending is probably going to be their main priority this offseason and then work around that. Kane will probably go to the highest bidder in a state with tax advantages.

I think this is valid but being strapped for cap space has never stopped Holland from giving out a stupid deal in the past

You're probably right, though. I imagine a team like Florida could throw him a really nice contract and he'll definitely have tax benefits by going there as opposed to Edmonton.

 

[jetsforever]

Dreger says his top 3 teams are the Oilers, Panthers, and Lightning

Panthers because he's friends with Thornton probably, Tampa for obvious reasons

 

[jetsforever]

Conversation between Kane and McD or Holland and McD?

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Come on Edmonton keep him out of Florida or Tampa

 

[CycloneSweep]

Lol Ken Holland is pathetic. Spends all off season talking about strong character and leadership and then signs Evander f***ing Kane.
Ken Holland is a joke.

 

[Finlandia WOAT]

Would be a great get for Edmonton.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

I think this is valid but being strapped for cap space has never stopped Holland from giving out a stupid deal in the past

You're probably right, though. I imagine a team like Florida could throw him a really nice contract and he'll definitely have tax benefits by going there as opposed to Edmonton.

Agreed but I feel like his stupid deal will be in net. Look for it to be someone like Fleury or Jones.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

This could work out as well as the DeAngelo signing, which I also thought was a great move. Fans and pundits think way too much about drama. Also just because a player was a cancer doesn't mean they will always be that way. The Kane of today is not the same guy.

1 year, 1.5? The contract is mostly buriable. But honestly, this will likely be one of the best contracts in the league

Kane has always been this way. Already preparing to defend the player before he even signs a contract?

 

[Kcoyote3]

Come on Edmonton keep him out of Florida or Tampa

Personally I think it's the tax scenario and the fact that he has a shell corp in Florida for tax benefits

 

[CaptainCrunch67]

This could work out as well as the DeAngelo signing, which I also thought was a great move. Fans and pundits think way too much about drama. Also just because a player was a cancer doesn't mean they will always be that way. The Kane of today is not the same guy.

1 year, 1.5? The contract is mostly buriable. But honestly, this will likely be one of the best contracts in the league

Capfriendly shows the Oilers at about 900k in cap space.

So who gets waived?

 

[Lindberg Cheese]

I’m sure Evander will put all of the tomfoolery and shenanigans behind him wherever he lands!!

Wherever he goes, I’m sure they have a Finance dept that can reroute wage garnish court orders as well

 

[Groo]

Personally I think it's the tax scenario and the fact that he has a shell corp in Florida for tax benefits

Florida is also a state that goes further in protecting homeowners from creditors.

 

[Filthy Dangles]

I checked the Oiler board, apparently a vetted poster who broke other news in the past says Kane is an Oiler pending medicals.

 

[Mr Positive]

Kane has always been this way. Already preparing to defend the player before he even signs a contract?

I did for DeAngelo as well. I dont much care for piling on a player, or anyone.

The defining principle of good GMing is to go after a player for what they will be, and not just making decisions based on reputation. Kane has a chance to show some humility. Maybe he fails, but the smart money is that he will at least behave for this 1 year deal. Also at the rumored cost there is little risk

 

[Empoleon8771]

Capfriendly shows the Oilers at about 900k in cap space.

So who gets waived?

Turris would be my guess.

 

[Avaholic29]

Low risk high reward signing by Edmonton if the cap hit is low

 

[Mr Positive]

Capfriendly shows the Oilers at about 900k in cap space.

So who gets waived?

Idk. Someone at the bottom. It hardly matters since someone has to go to make a spot for Kane.

Also I have doubts that he ends up in Edm

 

[lawrence]

I checked the Oiler board, apparently a vetted poster who broke other news in the past says Kane is an Oiler pending medicals.

But he wants to go to a contender.

 

[CycloneSweep]

I’m sure Evander will put all of the tomfoolery and shenanigans behind him wherever he lands!!

Wherever he goes, I’m sure they have a Finance dept that can reroute wage garnish court orders as well

Our finance dept forgot to pill a hotel bill and got taken to collections.

 

[Oilhawks]

Capfriendly shows the Oilers at about 900k in cap space.

So who gets waived?

 

[Lindberg Cheese]

Our finance dept forgot to pill a hotel bill and got taken to collections.

Lol, stay liquid if the brand isn’t carrying its weight!

 

[MrNasty]

Why do I get the feeling Kane and Peel bet on hockey games together?

This is a fake account.

 

[Lindberg Cheese]

But he wants to go to a contender.

Near a casino and fine bitches

 

[Billy8484]

Would be a great get for Edmonton.

Can’t wait for the , I can’t believe I was wrong about Kane !! He really has been awesome with mcdavid ..