Crippling this teams future to make some guys on Chippewa happy for five minutes isn't exactly economically prudent either.

If his price tag matched his current impact/age I'd be all for it. You start having serious conversations about the 2023 first and or peterka or something like that, you're no better than the Flyers.
- Michael Ghofrani

He'd sell tickets. That is a very prudent thing. Can't take too many more seasons averaging less than 10K a game.

It’s all on Kane. He can say I’m not waiving to go anywhere except Buffalo and Chicago would either let him play out his contract and lose him for nothing or get whatever they can even if it’s low (see Hall, Taylor)

Chicago knows there’s only 2 teams that can take on that full contract, and even if they eat half of his salary they’re still having to take a cap dump back with him.

Chicago isn’t getting anywhere near market value for several reasons: contract, NMC, and teams have leverage over Chicago because of those previous two things.
- Stripes77

Id normally agree but this feels like an exceptional case given his pedigree. We'll see, Im still hopeful it doesn't happen. I don't need the Sabres tying up 20 million in two wingers who think defence is when you remove fences from your backyard.

He'd sell tickets. That is a very prudent thing. Can't take too many more seasons averaging less than 10K a game.
- Wetbandit1

So would a semi competent team, no?

It’s all on Kane. He can say I’m not waiving to go anywhere except Buffalo and Chicago would either let him play out his contract and lose him for nothing or get whatever they can even if it’s low (see Hall, Taylor)

Chicago knows there’s only 2 teams that can take on that full contract, and even if they eat half of his salary they’re still having to take a cap dump back with him.

Chicago isn’t getting anywhere near market value for several reasons: contract, NMC, and teams have leverage over Chicago because of those previous two things.
- Stripes77

They should insist Bjork be included, just for symmetry.

So would a semi competent team, no?
- Michael Ghofrani

The team this year ain't that though.

Nobody's coming out to see 1C Thompson

The team this year ain't that though.
- Wetbandit1

It still very well could be. The NTC's are hurting the team, but being decisive on certain fringe players can help them facilitate trades that could have a big payoff.

So you get Kane
How much we paying Malkin ?

It still very well could be. The NTC's are hurting the team, but being decisive on certain fringe players can help them facilitate trades that could have a big payoff.
- Michael Ghofrani

You’d also have to think if Kane is a Sabre you can probably get a goalie to waive to come here.

It still very well could be. The NTC's are hurting the team, but being decisive on certain fringe players can help them facilitate trades that could have a big payoff.
- Michael Ghofrani

What about what Adams has done has convinced you that that's possible? Matt (frank)ing Murray sucks, he's not a real goalie any more than Anderson is. Ben Bishop is the best goalie on the team right now, and he can't even play.

You’d also have to think if Kane is a Sabre you can probably get a goalie to waive to come here.
- Stripes77

So does Gibson change his mind

Imagine getting Kane for Mitts Johnson 2nd, and then Gibson for 2 nds and 25% retained.

What about what Adams has done has convinced you that that's possible? Matt (frank)ing Murray sucks, he's not a real goalie any more than Anderson is. Ben Bishop is the best goalie on the team right now, and he can't even play.
- Wetbandit1

Murray's post call up stretch was better than anything anderson did. Theyre clearly trying, hopefully something will break their way soon

So you get Kane
How much we paying Malkin ?
- Anderdog

Hey Dog sorry I just checked my PM's

It’s all on Kane. He can say I’m not waiving to go anywhere except Buffalo and Chicago would either let him play out his contract and lose him for nothing or get whatever they can even if it’s low (see Hall, Taylor)

Chicago knows there’s only 2 teams that can take on that full contract, and even if they eat half of his salary they’re still having to take a cap dump back with him.

Chicago isn’t getting anywhere near market value for several reasons: contract, NMC, and teams have leverage over Chicago because of those previous two things.
- Stripes77

come on. Don't toy with me

What about what Adams has done has convinced you that that's possible? Matt (frank)ing Murray sucks, he's not a real goalie any more than Anderson is. Ben Bishop is the best goalie on the team right now, and he can't even play.
- Wetbandit1

They were also getting the 7th overall pick in the draft that just took place.

Let's not act like it was a trade for Matt Murray only.

Imagine getting Kane for Mitts Johnson 2nd, and then Gibson for 2 nds and 25% retained.
- Buff36

I really don't want to come out of this nightmarish rebuild with Skinner, Kane, and Gibson on big deals for the next 5 years.

I really don't want to come out of this nightmarish rebuild with Skinner, Kane, and Gibson on big deals for the next 5 years.
- Lunaion

Doubt it happens but Gibson would only be about 4.5m a yr those years if they retained 25%. Like I said earlier, better be some kind of extension in place with Kane. If not basically Terry just wanting to sell some tickets.

Doubt it happens but Gibson would only be about 4.5m a yr those years if they retained 25%. Like I said earlier, better be some kind of extension in place with Kane. If not basically Terry just wanting to sell some tickets.
- Buff36

So Kane will come if there is a goalie.
A goalie might come if there is Kane.

Who takes the leap first, Kane or a goalie?

So Kane will come if there is a goalie.
A goalie might come if there is Kane.

Who takes the leap first, Kane or a goalie?
- Gr8daygo

Maybe Adams has a 3 way with the Agents. Gotta take one for the team or 2!!😁😁😇

Maybe Adams has a 3 way with the Agents. Gotta take one for the team or 2!!😁😁😇
- Buff36

If they are willing to take 2nd rd picks and the prospects we have the least faith in sure. If not reach out next year and see how much he will want for 3 years

If they are willing to take 2nd rd picks and the prospects we have the least faith in sure. If not reach out next year and see how much he will want for 3 years
- Fattony1187

Really just kidding, but if this is all true. Easiest way to get this done would be to have all parties on a group chat, all parties now that one isn't bullsh!tting the other.

If they are willing to take 2nd rd picks and the prospects we have the least faith in sure. If not reach out next year and see how much he will want for 3 years
- Fattony1187

Agree there. I’m not giving up to make it happen. Kane has em in a Hall position. Of course Uncle Terry could drop the hammer as he has done in the past.

Hey Dog sorry I just checked my PM's
- Buff36

👌

Rangers and the Preds called about Kane as well.

Rangers and the Preds called about Kane as well.
- Stripes77

Yeah think the Rangers are waiting on Johnny and if he resigns, then Kane