Proposal: Evander Kane to Toronto
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Kamiccolo
Truly wonderful, the mind of a child is.
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
they praying for the death of a rockstar
You wouldn't take him gor that? That's 3 years and 5 million off the books
Liferleafer
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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....".
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
Truly wonderful, the mind of a child is.
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
they praying for the death of a rockstar
I would have confidence Babcock could keep him in line.
That said Lupul + Horton is the only deal I would do
Liferleafer
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Off ice troubles translate into locker room problems....no narrative, ask Jets fans.
Aladyyn
they praying for the death of a rockstar
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
Truly wonderful, the mind of a child is.
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".
Aladyyn
they praying for the death of a rockstar
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
Truly wonderful, the mind of a child is.
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
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Lets compare the Jets leaders and the Buffalo leaders.
Big Buff + Ladd + Wheeler vs O'Reilly and Gionta
Buffalo wins hands down.
AINEC*
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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.
