Rumor: Sharks working on Evander Kane trade, will eat 50%

[Sota Popinski]

The Sharks offered Kane at 50% retention, no buyers and he cleared waivers. If anything, teams are saying that Kane isn't worth -half- of his contract, which is worse.

It's been two days

 

[inthe6ix]

Hes caused problems every stop of his career and his current team mates dont want him around so yea, this is a tricky one.

Apparently the hate from some of his teammates is 'news' to him:

"I don't think you're going to have a group of people for ... 150, 160 days get along perfectly," he said Tuesday, according to NBC Sports. "I think there's been a big misconception of the entire team or multiple players. It's funny, I had my end of the year meeting last year, and it was nothing but positive, positive, positive, and how great I was with the young guys, how great of a season I had.
"But apparently something happened in the summer that I wasn't aware of. It was all new to me and news to me. It was interesting."

 

[Voight]

Apparently the hate from some of his teammates is 'news' to him:

I dont believe a single word he says given his history to be honest.

Besides, hes been away from his team mates for quite some time now, so what would he know

 

[Warden of the North]

I dont know why anyone would want him nor why they would help the Sharks out.

 

[Cogburn]

Apparently the hate from some of his teammates is 'news' to him:

So he's an idiot and an ***hole.

 

[Avaholic29]

I dont know why anyone would want him nor why they would help the Sharks out.

because he’s a good hockey player and at 50% less costly he’s an insanely valuable asset.

 

[Warden of the North]

because he’s a good hockey player and at 50% less costly he’s an insanely valuable asset.

Is he worth the headache though?

Hes had really bad exits from two franchises now

 

[BlueSeal]

Apparently the hate from some of his teammates is 'news' to him:

Are there any players actively speaking out against him? He might be right. And what’s the state of the Sharks locker room? There’s a lot of history and concerns there or were.

Do we know anything about any of this? Or are there more people involved with Kane who are quickly disassociating from him?

Damn mess no matter what.

 

[CanadienShark]

Is he worth the headache though?

Hes had really bad exits from two franchises now

That's the question. If you can reign him in or just deal with the headaches, you're getting a 1st line PWF for basically free on a sweet contract.

 

[HyperX]

I dont know why anyone would want him nor why they would help the Sharks out.

A guy who can score 30 at 3.5 is ... enticing, to say the least

 

[Jerkbait]

If there's a deal being worked on why was he waived?

Because no team wanted to take on the full contract!!!!! There has been more than one NHL team in contact with kanes agent. He will play this season in the NHL

 

[Ciao]

I hope the Canes pick him up. He would fit right in.

 

[ThatsSoSlavin]

Bennything is possible

 

[Stubu]

I'm not saying that he's going back to SJ
What I'm saying is the same scenario that we saw in the D.Savard trade last year

Haha sorry, I didn't remember the Savard trade details. Should have noticed what you mean.

I guess I just got interested in the general scenario when a team takes a retained player back and what happens then...

 

[Kcoyote3]

To Arizona:

SJ 2023 2nd round
Bos 2022 2nd round
Evander Kane 2.5 million contract space

To Bos

Evander Kane 2.5 million

To SJ

Jake Debrusk
Evander Kane 2 million contract space

Boston gives Debrusk a new start, spends a 2nd, gets 3 years of Kane at 2.5 million
Arizona gets 2 more 2nd rounders to add to the collection
SJ gets a winger who can play now, as well as only 2 million retained on Kane for the contract length

 

[JesusNPucks]

To Arizona:

SJ 2023 2nd round
Bos 2022 2nd round
Evander Kane 2.5 million contract space

To Bos

Evander Kane 2.5 million

To SJ

Jake Debrusk
Evander Kane 2 million contract space

Boston gives Debrusk a new start, spends a 2nd, gets 3 years of Kane at 2.5 million
Arizona gets 2 more 2nd rounders to add to the collection
SJ gets a winger who can play now, as well as only 2 million retained on Kane for the contract length

Points for creativity. However, isn't there a 50% limit on retention for any team? If so, that means that SJ has to retain no less than $3.5M. That is, unless I misread your post.

 

[Kcoyote3]

Points for creativity. However, isn't there a 50% limit on retention for any team? If so, that means that SJ has to retain no less than $3.5M. That is, unless I misread your post.

In this scenario, Sharks are retaining 2 million, gets Kane to 5 million/year, then Yotes are retaining half of that, gets him to 2.5 million.

Basically instead of Sharks retaining half, Sharks are saving that 1.5 million and spending a 2nd to Arizona to do so, and getting a useful player.

 

[Stubu]

I hope the Canes pick him up. He would fit right in.

How so?

Between Svechnikov, Teravainen, Necas, Jarvis, they don't need a top 6 winger. Klingberg would be closer to what they need to round out the roster. (Kotkaniemi initially played wing but is now slotted as 4C, it seems. Tough competition when the usual fourth line of Lorentz, Stepan, Martinook is all centers.)

I don't see a spot for Kane. Either one, actually.

 

[Dragao6]

To Arizona:

SJ 2023 2nd round
Bos 2022 2nd round
Evander Kane 2.5 million contract space

To Bos

Evander Kane 2.5 million

To SJ

Jake Debrusk
Evander Kane 2 million contract space

Boston gives Debrusk a new start, spends a 2nd, gets 3 years of Kane at 2.5 million
Arizona gets 2 more 2nd rounders to add to the collection
SJ gets a winger who can play now, as well as only 2 million retained on Kane for the contract length

Arizona gets 2 2nd rounders for taking on 2.5 million for 3 more years??? Damn that’s all they get?

if Boston can put up with Marchand BS I’m sure their one team that can take on this guy lol

 

[Dragao6]

That's the question. If you can reign him in or just deal with the headaches, you're getting a 1st line PWF for basically free on a sweet contract.

U gotta think even with all the drama being legit or not the guy wants/needs to get his shit together. He has a daughter he’s fighting for custody, filed for bankruptcy something has to eventually click no?

 

[GreeningOil]

I would try Kane… I think he could be super great for the Oilers. However, his locker room deficiencies make me think over it lol

 

[Kcoyote3]

Arizona gets 2 2nd rounders for taking on 2.5 million for 3 more years??? Damn that’s all they get?

if Boston can put up with Marchand BS I’m sure their one team that can take on this guy lol

It's not a horrible deal. They probably won't get a first for it, and if they want to be involved this would be the way. Either that or teams would get Kane at 3.5 instead with Sharks retaining max. Which might still happen, but this spreads out the load.

 

[JesusNPucks]

In this scenario, Sharks are retaining 2 million, gets Kane to 5 million/year, then Yotes are retaining half of that, gets him to 2.5 million.

Basically instead of Sharks retaining half, Sharks are saving that 1.5 million and spending a 2nd to Arizona to do so, and getting a useful player.

Ah gotcha! I was definitely misreading it, then. Thanks for clarifying.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

To Arizona:

SJ 2023 2nd round
Bos 2022 2nd round
Evander Kane 2.5 million contract space

To Bos

Evander Kane 2.5 million

To SJ

Jake Debrusk
Evander Kane 2 million contract space

Boston gives Debrusk a new start, spends a 2nd, gets 3 years of Kane at 2.5 million
Arizona gets 2 more 2nd rounders to add to the collection
SJ gets a winger who can play now, as well as only 2 million retained on Kane for the contract length

YUCK!!!!!! Boston gets absolutely boned in this deal. Pass.

 

[PromisedLand]

Is he worth the headache though?

Hes had really bad exits from two franchises now

3 franchises

1) Big Buff throws his clothes in the shower
2) has a fight at the club in buffalo sabres can't wait to get rid of him
3) sharks fiasco

not to mention.... NHL investigating whether Kane bet on NHL games; other rumours regarding his marriage, gambling habits, bankruptcy claims, still living large, etc....

Not sure who in their right mind with touch his contract.