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Should Dubas pick up Evander Kane?

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as a hockey player, kane is exactly what our top 6 needs. a legit scoring power forward winger with the ability to handle himself.

as a person, i’d be concerned about the off ice stuff, and his history of friction with teammates. Especially in a city like toronto.

i assume edm pulled the trigger because it was a unique opportunity to get a player of this ilk, without having to bid against half the league. so far, the risk worked out.
 
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Edmonton was desperate to get a player of his quality to go to Edmonton, especially on a discount. There was less than a 0% chance of us being in on him because of the headaches he brings with him. Toronto does not like or support controversial players. MLSE and Rogers do not want to deal with that nonsense.
 
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Who cares about the cup. We pleased all the activists at home upset kane has too much swag. That's worth more.

There's much more toxic players in the nhl than gambling addictions they just don't make it to the news. Kane's reputation should not have been a factor.

He has been clean all year. If our GM knew how to win he would have sent the formal offer day 1. Nylander-Kane as second line would have guaranteed a cup this year. Yes, guaranteed.

nobody said:
Edmonton was desperate to get a player of his quality to go to Edmonton, especially on a discount. There was less than a 0% chance of us being in on him because of the headaches he brings with him. Toronto does not like or support controversial players. MLSE and Rogers do not want to deal with that nonsense.
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blah blah loser talk. They're the nonsense, not Kane.
 
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nobody said:
Edmonton was desperate to get a player of his quality to go to Edmonton, especially on a discount. There was less than a 0% chance of us being in on him because of the headaches he brings with him. Toronto does not like or support controversial players. MLSE and Rogers do not want to deal with that nonsense.
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And now they were kicked out of the first round (again) and Edmonton is on its way to the western conference finals. Congrats the the Toronto Maple Leafs and all of MLSE for showing excellent judgment. I cant wait for the "Took Tampa to 7" banner to be raised to the rafters!!!
 
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At the time it seemed like such a bad and unnecessary risk but in hindsight would have probably put us over the top. That’s how it goes sometimes.
 
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Stephen said:
At the time it seemed like such a bad and unnecessary risk but in hindsight would have probably put us over the top. That’s how it goes sometimes.
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The crackpots in the media would've had a meltdown had the Leafs brought him to Toronto.
Imagine Fethschzuck, Rosie and the like having to be subjected to the same air (and spit in Fethschzuck’s case) as someone as crass as Evander Kane.
 
Sometimes your roster needs that player who keeps things on edge a little bit. This team is too comfortable with status quo.
 
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Stephen said:
At the time it seemed like such a bad and unnecessary risk but in hindsight would have probably put us over the top. That’s how it goes sometimes.
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it’s often a fine line between the two. i give credit to a bold management that can see the value in acquiring this type of player. i mean, the issues are there, but he’s a good player.
 
I don't recall too many posters on here wanting him when he was available. Hindsight changes minds, I guess.
 
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nsleaf said:
I don't recall too many posters on here wanting him when he was available. Hindsight changes minds, I guess.
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everyone knows evander kane is a very good hockey player. the issue is, his short shelf life on any team he plays for, due to his attitude and bad personal decisions. his top tier play shouldn’t surprise anyone. but it’s still very early on this edmonton stint. hopefully he breaks the cycle and smartens up. edm can be a very good fit for him.
 
I'd offer him 5 mill for 3 years. Contract ends when Tavares contract does and Muzzins contract ends a year earlier accommodating the Matthews and Nylander raises.
 
Willchel Marlynder said:
And now they were kicked out of the first round (again) and Edmonton is on its way to the western conference finals. Congrats the the Toronto Maple Leafs and all of MLSE for showing excellent judgment. I cant wait for the "Took Tampa to 7" banner to be raised to the rafters!!!
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So true.
 
I had a feeling Kane was going to be gold for Edmonton. I understand why most teams including ours passed on him at the time, but his ability on the ice was never an issue.

Good on the Oilers for getting a premier power forward that they would have difficulty acquiring under normal circumstances. They took a gamble and it's paid off big time.
 
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