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

[Stephen]

Zito >> Holland

Zito is better than a lot of guys. And Holland is worse than most guys.

 

[Seras]

Think about filing a grievance or unemployment when you don't report to work for 7 days and get fire for job abandonment.

Sounds insane right?

I'm not arguing that he shouldn't have been fired, I'm saying that everyone has the right to look for employment.

 

[Fisticuffer]

because kuch never struggled after a long layoff

Yeah he was excellent but Kuch probably knows that already.

 

[leafsfan5]

The Oilers honestly make a lot of sense

Might as well go for it, how much worse can things get.

 

[Xerloris]

Kane scores at a 50 goal pace on MacDavid’s wing, easily and adds depth to a paper thin roster. I’d take a chance on him in a heartbeat. It’s not like Edmonton’s locker room could get worse.

From an outsiders perspective I would think that the Oilers room is far to fragile to deal with Kanes antics.

 

[Hextallent63]

Kane scores at a 50 goal pace on MacDavid’s wing, easily and adds depth to a paper thin roster. I’d take a chance on him in a heartbeat. It’s not like Edmonton’s locker room could get worse.

care to explain locker room situation in edmonton? im very curious and havent seen or heard anything about it. i also think he would help the depth. a player like him minus all the negatives is a huge need for the oilers. my first thought was carolina, but im not sure they need him.

 

[Mowzie]

Edmonton would be a great fit. We have a casino right in the arena for his convenience.

 

[Hextallent63]

damn, i havent heard any of this oilers locker room stuff. guess i need to watch more west coast hockey

 

[codswallop]

What contender would want him? I know; ones with strong leadership, jerks, etc.

Still doesn't seem worth the risk to bring a potentially huge distraction into an already good team. Troy from Community described him best:
"It's like God spilled a person"

And as much fun as it would be to see him bring another tanker load of gas to an already out of control dumpster fire in Edmonton, can't see it happening. Saying he wants to go to a contender is one of the very few things I believe coming out of his mouth.

 

[mundyc3]

Vegas with Deboer and Eichel. Comfort in the room stops there. But might be interesting.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

Oilers are at their all-time low if they sign him. I think Kane's best option, I'd say Vegas but for multiple reasons that won't happen all jokes aside, I think Nashville might be his best option if given a contract.

 

[Kcoyote3]

I think he signs in Carolina

 

[MMC]

 

[inthe6ix]

damn.. and so it begins

was hoping holland would have a presser tomorrow lol

 

[PromisedLand]

Is Kane going to cover for McDrai's defensive deficiencies?

 

[PromisedLand]

The Oilers honestly make a lot of sense

Might as well go for it, how much worse can things get.

McDrai could get into gambling and partying

 

[dredeye]

What’s the deal with the governments and travelling cross border without a vaccine? Because that seems like a barrier for Kane signing with a Canadian team

 

[Man Bear Pig]

We’re in a period that’s worse than the decade of darkness, so why not?

Just when you can’t think this organization is worse this hits the hockey news cycle.

I'm not sure what the Oilers would have to lose at this point. And I'm being serious, you only have so many years of McDrai in their prime. If you're rolling the dice, do it now.

 

[inthe6ix]

What’s the deal with the governments and travelling cross border without a vaccine? Because that seems like a barrier for Kane signing with a Canadian team

It's been mentioned many times already that he is fully vaccinated.

 

[Sugi21]

McDavid and Draisaitl in their prime with $20+ million in cap space is how this off-season started.

Now we’re a bottom tier team and against the cap with the 2 best players in the world. The cap situation next off-season is even worse.

This is so far beyond the worst of the decade of darkness. This team just finds new ways to disappoint.

It’s pathetic.

What years are those exactly? (Decade of darkness)

 

[Freudian]

Doesn't seem like Oilers have a very strong leadership group, but I guess Kane might be motivated to be on his best behavior (as he should have been several times through his career).

 

[DingDongCharlie]

What’s the deal with the governments and travelling cross border without a vaccine? Because that seems like a barrier for Kane signing with a Canadian team

Reports from November stated he's confirmed fully vaccinated. Only player in the league who isn't is Tyler Bertuzzi

 

[bigdaddyk88]

What contender would want him? I know; ones with strong leadership, jerks, etc.

Still doesn't seem worth the risk to bring a potentially huge distraction into an already good team. Troy from Community described him best:
"It's like God spilled a person"

And as much fun as it would be to see him bring another tanker load of gas to an already out of control dumpster fire in Edmonton, can't see it happening. Saying he wants to go to a contender is one of the very few things I believe coming out of his mouth.

I know a gm who loves toughness in the room and has a group lead by Crosby that is probably looking for one last serious run until rust Malkin Kap Letang all need paid

 

[Bobby9]

McDavid and Draisaitl in their prime with $20+ million in cap space is how this off-season started.

Now we’re a bottom tier team and against the cap with the 2 best players in the world. The cap situation next off-season is even worse.

This is so far beyond the worst of the decade of darkness. This team just finds new ways to disappoint.

It’s pathetic.

you went from the ultimate homer to a full hater. It’s beautiful lol

 

[VaporTrail]

Kane really isn't the biggest Covid fan...Hard to see him going to Canada where restrictions and mandates rule the land