Rumor: Laraque: "Sabres looking to trade Evander Kane"

[gordie]

Evander Kane belongs only on the new Las Vegas team at this point.

 

[haseoke39]

Evander Kane belongs only on the new Las Vegas team at this point.

As the mascot?

 

[Bollski]

NYR? Something around Nash for Kane?

Kane is cheaper and only has 1 year left on his deal compared to Nash's 2, if shedding $ is NYR top priority

Otherwise I'd rather just keep Kane until he gets arrested eventually, or his contract runs out, rather than take a dog**** cap dump like Stoner from ANA just to get him off the team.

 

[kenfury]

What is Buffalo's interest in Fleury as insurance policy/vet presence to go with Lehner? Also Pouliout as puck mover and PPQB?

Independent of a EKane trade I would love to get Pouliout in Buffalo. I think he is going to take off either next year or the one after.

 

[Cogburn]

I don't know, he said he would love to play in Vancouver, maybe his issues will die down if he comes home.

Perhaps, but there is risk. Roxy Fever is still a thing, and even when he was a Giant there were rumours swirling.

That being said, yeah, if we strike out on UFAs, I could get behind Kane as a player, it would just irritate me if we spent good assets on a player who then went full self destruction on us upon returning home.

Seriously though, what's the cost going to be Sabres fans? We have to send some salary back, but we are flexible in terms of who we can send.

 

[Toby Flenderson]

Independent of a EKane trade I would love to get Pouliout in Buffalo. I think he is going to take off either next year or the one after.

Then it costs Kane. Kunitz+Pouliot for Kane. I think being around Sid and the environment in Pitt could straighten him out. The best in players seems to come out in the burgh

 

[PancakeHero]

Pretty sure the NHL is not going to like all the Evander Kane good only for Vegas vibe going around.

Buffalo will want too much for him. He's major damaged goods though, so they shouldn't expect much.

 

[lindroshomer]

Girardi or Nash. Not Staal.


Let me introduce you to Rick Nash and I'm going to hope Buffalo is on his list of 12.

Jesus...Evander Kane can't curb his partying in cities like Winnipeg and Buffalo...Do you think he'll be able to feel his face in Manhattan? The quality of women, restaurants, party venues... It's like going from the basement of party cities to the penthouse.

If Big Buff can't get this dude to be a part of a team, who will?

 

[Charlie Conway]

NYR? Something around Nash for Kane?

Kane is cheaper and only has 1 year left on his deal compared to Nash's 2, if shedding $ is NYR top priority

Otherwise I'd rather just keep Kane until he gets arrested eventually, or his contract runs out, rather than take a dog**** cap dump like Stoner from ANA just to get him off the team.

Shedding cap is nice, but Gorton has said he won't sell for at 60 cents on the dollar to achieve that.

If the guy's doing this type of stuff in Winnipeg and Buffalo, I'm afraid to think of what he'd do here in New York City.

 

[kenfury]

Then it costs Kane. Kunitz+Pouliot for Kane. I think being around Sid and the environment in Pitt could straighten him out. The best in players seems to come out in the burgh

I was just praising Pouliot not talking about a trade. Take the compliment and move on.

 

[HanSolo]

I wouldn't take Evander Kane on the Ducks for a handshake and a smile.

I hope Bob Murray stays the hell away.

You know it's bad when a rebuilding team wants to get rid of a talented winger after a short stint.

Evander Kane belongs only on the new Las Vegas team at this point.

Vegas is gonna be my 1b team. I really hope this doesn't happen. It's the absolute worst place he can be.

 

[Bollski]

Shedding cap is nice, but Gorton has said he won't sell for at 60 cents on the dollar to achieve that.

If the guy's doing this type of stuff in Winnipeg and Buffalo, I'm afraid to think of what he'd do here in New York City.

totally understand your second point there... I do think he can be an effective player for the Rangers though, not quite as valued as nash but he really is much cheaper. And the 1 year less on the contract term is huge

maybe Buffalo adds in a B-level prospect or pick? Or am I just reaching at nothing here lol.

either way I think we're stuck with him folks. If he can make it one more season out of handcuffs, he can still be effective for us this season, then we can let him go

 

[Guardian17]

Kane will sign in Vegas once he is a free agent.

 

[Dr Quincy]

Money phones are burning up with trade offers.

 

[nyr__1994]

It was a staggeringly bad trade.

But that said, Kane has value. He's not even close to a buyout candidate.

A top 4 LHD would be appropriate, with adders/cap dumps on either side as necessary.

If Taylor Hall could only get Adam Larsson, what makes you think Evander Kane with baggage can get a top 4 d man?

 

[WhatTheDuck]

NYR? Something around Nash for Kane?

Kane is cheaper and only has 1 year left on his deal compared to Nash's 2, if shedding $ is NYR top priority

Otherwise I'd rather just keep Kane until he gets arrested eventually, or his contract runs out, rather than take a dog**** cap dump like Stoner from ANA just to get him off the team.

Stoner is a useful player who happens to be overpaid by half a million or so. There are much worse contracts to end up with. HF seems to have labelled him a bad player because of his cap hit, but he's exactly the type of Dman you want to insulate a young puck mover and has been a great partner for Vatanen.

 

[haseoke39]

If Taylor Hall could only get Adam Larsson, what makes you think Evander Kane with baggage can get a top 4 d man?

I don't. I just don't see the point in moving him for a lesser winger, or a center (which we're good with), or a bottom pairing D who we could probably grab for nothing in UFA, so what are we left with. Ergo, I don't expect him to move.

 

[Mattilaus]

If Taylor Hall could only get Adam Larsson, what makes you think Evander Kane with baggage can get a top 4 d man?

Pysyk got Kulikov and he is a top 4. There is a large difference between looking for a #4 and a #2 despite that they are both top 4 D men.

 

[Sabresfansince1980]

If Taylor Hall could only get Adam Larsson, what makes you think Evander Kane with baggage can get a top 4 d man?

Retaining salary, taking a cap dump, adding a pick/prospect.

 

[The Typo Truther]

Shattenkirk for Kane (50% retained), Dailey, 2017 1st (lottery protected), 2017 2nd.

 

[SelltheTeamFrancesco]

I would like him on the Canucks keep him close to the sedins like sbisa,3rd and granlund

 

[Saintb]

so glad this guy is outta the Peg.

 

[Fire Sweeney]

Kane for McQuaid+Frederic

 

[winnipegger]

Poor Kane. Nobody gives him credit for how great he is.

 

[WeDislikeEich]

Lol. Worn out his welcome already. Jets fans hate to say they told you so!

You mean, LOVE LOVE LOVE to say I told you so. They bash Kane every chance they get.

It's funny, I used to really like Winnipeg and their fans. Their behavior on this board since that trade has completely changed my mind on them.