Kane Successful Knee Surgery - Jan 10 2025

[Fourier]

SJ doesn't have any retention spots is the issue at play.

The point was that a third team would do the retention.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

The point was that a third team would do the retention.

My point is wasting an EXTRA asset on a 3rd team for Kostin just doesn't make any sense. I would rather pay an extra asset to the Preds to get them to eat 50% on Sissons, because he's a better player who really fits a need.

 

[Fourier]

My point is wasting an EXTRA asset on a 3rd team for Kostin just doesn't make any sense. I would rather pay an extra asset to the Preds to get them to eat 50% on Sissons, because he's a better player who really fits a need.

Which is why I began with: Whether he is the right target or not I doubt he costs much.

I don't think Kostin is a priority but it would not bother me if he was a depth addition at a minimal cost. Assets like 5th round picks for players like Kostin are winning bets since you have less than a 1 in 10 chance that the fifth rounder end up being a player at Kostin's level.

The assets you might pay for Kostin are not going to prevent acquiring a guy like Sissons. Sissions at 50% would cost you a lot more.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Which is why I began with: Whether he is the right target or not I doubt he costs much.

I don't think Kostin is a priority but it would not bother me if he was a depth addition at a minimal cost. Assets like 5th round picks for players like Kostin are winning bets since you have less than a 1 in 10 chance that the fifth rounder end up being a player at Kostin's level.

The assets you might pay for Kostin are not going to prevent acquiring a guy like Sissons. Sissions at 50% would cost you a lot more.

If Klim Kostin costs you 2 picks, even depth picks, that's too much, Flat out. I like the guy too, but he's not a fit.

 

[Fourier]

If Klim Kostin costs you 2 picks, even depth picks, that's too much, Flat out. I like the guy too, but he's not a fit.

Kostin did bring some positive things to the team during his first stint. His position would be less secure today but he does have parts of his game that could be useful. I also think that if you brought him back he could be resigned very cheapy for next year when you may need some very cheap depth players.

If Kane is done for the regular season the Oilers can run with a 23 man roster.

 

[Jimmi McJenkins]

Kostin did bring some positive things to the team during his first stint. His position would be less secure today but he does have parts of his game that could be useful. I also think that if you brought him back he could be resigned very cheapy for next year when you may need some very cheap depth players.

If Kane is done for the regular season the Oilers can run with a 23 man roster.

Again, I like the player, he was fun, brought toughness and surprising scoring, but he's a limited player.

I'm all aboard bring him back as a UFA, but I would, in no scenario, trade 2 draft picks for him. There are other and better players who are simpler to get who fit this team.