I really don't think the Jets can afford to take the chance letting Kane play here anymore,If things don't go his way,the team struggles,coach attempts to put him in his place all these things will only decrease his value,another injury plagued year there are just so many variables that could contribute to us losing bargaining power.Yes if he and the team have a great year it would improve his trade value but I think it is more likely to go the other way![/url]
So in essence you are saying to take what we can get , cut the losses and accept the best deal available right now? Let the player who has no leverage influence this decision to his advantage away from the team having the advantage?
I could not disagree with this any more. Completely opposite view.
Yes!
Trade Kane soon only for an overpay.
Which could very well not be soon.
Kane better not start the season in a slump or the question(s) will continue.
And his value might drop.
And his value might drop.
Which could very well not be soon.
Kind of what some of us are saying , if Kane is going to be traded , we'll wait till it is to our advantage
So in essence you are saying to take what we can get , cut the losses and accept the best deal available right now? Let the player who has no leverage influence this decision to his advantage away from the team having the advantage?
I could not disagree with this any more. Completely opposite view.
Kind of what some of us are saying , if Kane is going to be traded , we'll wait till it is to our advantage
So in essence you are saying to take what we can get , cut the losses and accept the best deal available right now? Let the player who has no leverage influence this decision to his advantage away from the team having the advantage?
I could not disagree with this any more. Completely opposite view.
Then we just wouldn't trade him.
Highly doubt Chevy gets fleeced a la Mike Gillis.
If you think he has no leverage you are sadly mistaken,he has the ability to make things even worse for the team if he wants to.Kane already has his contract he has nothing to keep him in line.I just don't think playing hardball with him is the route we should be taking,I think at this point we can find a fair value deal,but everyone seems to want an overpayment and that is not going to happen.
I think we need to turn our attention off of Kane,unless there is something in the works right now he is probably a Jet for at least the beginning.We need to look at what we need to fill the hole we have.I hope and pray that Chevy is not going into the season with Odell in to make up for a needed player.Right now we are basically the same team except for a little better at 3rd line center and I mean a little better.I don't understand why we did not go after some big name players at the beginning of UFA signings.We have the cap space.Maybe Chevy thought he had a deal for Kane or Buff and it fell thru.I don't see us being any better unless Maurice has some secret potion to feed these guys at camp.I hate to be negative but I don't feel very good going into next season how we are now.We have some good talent and maybe they are going to play different this year.I understand if Kane has a better year that's going to help but it can't just rest on his shoulders.Maybe Chevy is trying and nobody wants to play here.
If you think he has no leverage you are sadly mistaken,he has the ability to make things even worse for the team if he wants to.Kane already has his contract he has nothing to keep him in line.I just don't think playing hardball with him is the route we should be taking,I think at this point we can find a fair value deal,but everyone seems to want an overpayment and that is not going to happen.
Then we just wouldn't trade him.
Highly doubt Chevy gets fleeced a la Mike Gillis.
Where have you been? He went after Stasny for one. Didn't want to come here yada .... yada .... yada. That was verified by his agent. Perhaps others but we know how secretive Chevy is about these things ....
People can question his maturity level, but when it comes to items that he actually gets paid for (hockey skills, work ethic, desire to win, etc) he is not going to "tank" to get his way, and tarnish his next big contract. Kane is not going to devalue his future earnings.
People can question his maturity level, but when it comes to items that he actually gets paid for (hockey skills, work ethic, desire to win, etc) he is not going to "tank" to get his way, and tarnish his next big contract. Kane is not going to devalue his future earnings.
I love how people make it about money.
Maybe Kane just wants to win? Maybe he has pride as an athlete. Maybe he wants to perform for his teammates.
But no, we automatically go to the "he's playing for his next contract" card. Kane (like all of us) loves money but I think his motivation is far deeper than that. I think he loves hockey.