you're not seriously comparing Strome to those players are you? Barzal's worst season is barely worse than Stromes good ones (which he's had 2 of, coincidentally coming after playing with Panarin)
and isn't it a bit disingenuous to add Eichel here?
Strome IS a good player, but I would imagine if you put all those in the same draft, I bet I can predict who the last one picked would be
ah.. that'd make more sense
harder apples to apples comp tho, one being a forward the other a dman
that being said, I'm not sure I'm ready to call Fox a better player than Kane. REALLY good? yes.. Kane has been incredible his whole career tho.. tough call
No thanks from the hawksTo New York: Kane (50% retained), Lankinen
To Chicago: Strome, Kravtsov, Georgiev, STL's 2022 2nd
Rangers get an elite 1st line RW for the next 2 seasons at half his cap hit, plus a cheap backup goalie in Lankinen
Chicago get a decent replacement for Kane in their top 6 with Strome, an offensively gifted 21 year old winger in Kravtsov, a backup goalie in Georgiev who's still under team control beyond this season and has shown flashes of potential as a starter, plus a 2022 2nd rd pick
how about Kakko and Kravs?The Hawks aren’t trading Kane.
This team is the drizzling shits and one of the reasons fans come out to the UC and buy beer is to see Kane. That right there, is enough to not trade him.
Now if he requested a trade, and NY was the only option, I think the Hawks would be more interested in Kakko with the style they think they kind of play. No way is Laff going back or Fox, this isn’t a 25 year old Kane.
Kane for Kakko and a first with retention on Kane would probably be the ask
With the way the Hawks need a first next year, I think they would value that more then an excellent prospect in Kravs.how about Kakko and Kravs?
the only reason I think this might work is both (on the NYR side) are high draft picks that seem to be having problems getting traction. I think one, if not both, will turn out to be regular NHL'ers, but one (or both) MIGHT not meet expectations. such is the way of life with prospects.With the way the Hawks need a first next year, I think they would value that more then an excellent prospect in Kravs.
As stupid as that sounds, they would much rather have the pick. Me personally, if Kane wanted out and that was the offer, I’d take it and run. Kravs still has a ton of potential
the only reason I think this might work is both (on the NYR side) are high draft picks that seem to be having problems getting traction. I think one, if not both, will turn out to be regular NHL'ers, but one (or both) MIGHT not meet expectations. such is the way of life with prospects.
so maybe it is appealing to:
NYR - proven goal scorer, appealing if they think their window is the next 3-5 yrs
CHI - so high drafted prospects that would get the ice time they may need to get that traction they're not able to in NY
not appealing to:
NYR - Kane's age and cap hit (duh)
CHI - fan favorite, still a very productive player, puts fans in the seats
risks for:
NYR - sure, every team needs prospects, and their cheap caps, to fill rosters and grow. some do, some do not. do they hang on too long?
CHI - chance to add to their young roster with some 'potentially' talented youngsters. are they passing this opportunity up?
all this is just my opinion, so take it for what it is
just pointing out the pros and cons of the deal... the "IF IF IF" is the prospects on NY's side honestlyIF IF IF we need a star dif maker, we are better off letting our core optimize and add a guy UFA
trading assets not smart here
Hell noKane and Toews 50% retained for Kakko, Lafreniere and K’Andre Miller.
Hahahahha. What a strokeTo New York: Kane (50% retained), Lankinen
To Chicago: Strome, Kravtsov, Georgiev, STL's 2022 2nd
Rangers get an elite 1st line RW for the next 2 seasons at half his cap hit, plus a cheap backup goalie in Lankinen
Chicago get a decent replacement for Kane in their top 6 with Strome, an offensively gifted 21 year old winger in Kravtsov, a backup goalie in Georgiev who's still under team control beyond this season and has shown flashes of potential as a starter, plus a 2022 2nd rd pick
Easy no for the rangersKane and Toews 50% retained for Kakko, Lafreniere and K’Andre Miller.
rebuild complete.So the Rags are going to get Pettersson Eichel and Kane. That would be amazing! Lol
just pointing out the pros and cons of the deal... the "IF IF IF" is the prospects on NY's side honestly
Kane @50% for Laf and Kravtsov