wonderbread Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 What would be the odds? I think his rookie contract expires at the end of next year. What would be the ramifications? Chicago is close to the cap with a lot of their players approaching RFA status. They will never be able to fit them all under the cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 What would be the odds? I think his rookie contract expires at the end of next year. What would be the ramifications? Chicago is close to the cap with a lot of their players approaching RFA status. They will never be able to fit them all under the cap. They have so many that will come of age about the same time that it will make for some interesting decisions. But then again...if you let Havlat go, let Khabibulin (sp?) go, and waive Huet you probably free up 12 million or something. I don't think Kane walks. But you never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwcolour Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Being out in Chicago I can tell you that the city has a hard-on for Kane and 99.9% chance he is staying here and they will pay him handsomely. They'll find a way to fit it under the cap. Khabiboulin is definitely gone after this year even though he has been solid. Havlat might also go but I expect them to dump more of the role players than their stars... Burrish and Ladd i'd imagine will be gone after next season maybe even Keith. In any case they'll be losing a lot of good talent in good part because of the Campbell contract, who really hasn't been that impressive (not like he could ever live up to the cash he's getting). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcrusho Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Doesn't it all come down to if he wants to sign on the dotted line, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 I just can't see this Sabres ownership group coughing up the cashola needed to bring him to Buffalo. Also, I agree with the previous post that there is no way that Chicago will part ways with their answer to Ovechkin or Crosby (Note: I did not say that Kane IS either one of those players, but that to Chicago he represents a very bright, talented future). But if Campbell became expendable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 I just can't see this Sabres ownership group coughing up the cashola needed to bring him to Buffalo. Also, I agree with the previous post that there is no way that Chicago will part ways with their answer to Ovechkin or Crosby (Note: I did not say that Kane IS either one of those players, but that to Chicago he represents a very bright, talented future). But if Campbell became expendable... Kane might be Martin St. Louis...but he's no answer to Ovechkin or Crosby. That's not a slight, just his upside IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Kane might be Martin St. Louis...but he's no answer to Ovechkin or Crosby. That's not a slight, just his upside IMO. Well said, as always. Kane is a very nice player, but the Sabres aren't dying for Kane. They're dying for Pronger and/or Eric Staal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted May 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Well said, as always. Kane is a very nice player, but the Sabres aren't dying for Kane. They're dying for Pronger and/or Eric Staal. Nice point. However this teams needs some to pick up the slack in the points dept. PK represents this. They have some horses in the AHL etc that I hope will be able to step up and make a difference as far as D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 No way Kane leaves Chicago for Buffalo. Being a Buffalo kid, there's probably a pretty good chance he pays more attention to the Sabres than any other team (besides the Hawks). If he doesn't know that Buffalo is a team with ownership "not dedicated to winning" then he needs a new manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 I remember the Sabres and Reiger tried for Kane at the draft but no dice. I wouldn't see any problem from Kane besides how many sugar packets he's paid. I'll put on my asbestos longjohns and say "isn't this what we expect from Stafford" if he stays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Not that either is even the slightest bit realistic, but personally, I'd rather have Toews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Not that either is even the slightest bit realistic, but personally, I'd rather have Toews. definitely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Not that either is even the slightest bit realistic, but personally, I'd rather have Toews. absolutely. much as i'd like to get the homegrown talent back here.. we need to win, now. at this point Toews will get us there faster than Kane will. so will a Pronger or an Eric Staal. just for the record, much as i detest the Staal brothers, i have to admire his application, nose for goal and playoff mentality i'm tired of the 'finesse players' - 'mr. nice guy' - 'gentlemen playing hockey' mindset we seem to have fostered here with our young 'uns.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimiVbaby Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Not that either is even the slightest bit realistic, but personally, I'd rather have Toews. If we're talking about players that would have us win now, Ryan Getzlaf would be our guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sloth Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Never going to happen, but what about Bobby Ryan from Anaheim? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Never going to happen, but what about Bobby Ryan from Anaheim? He's turned into a nice player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sloth Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 He's turned into a nice player. 57 points in 61 games? 31 of his points were goals, too. I'd like to see him in a Sabres uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sloth Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 57 points in 61 games? 31 of his points were goals, too. I'd like to see him in a Sabres uniform. That's playing for the Sabres. Not anything else. Just thought I'd straighten that out before anyone had a chance to jump on that remark! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 If we're talking about players that would have us win now, Ryan Getzlaf would be our guy. Personally, I hate all these discussions. They're so rooted in fantasy world and seem so pointless to me. I only mentioned Toews since he and Kane are tied directly together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Personally, I hate all these discussions. They're so rooted in fantasy world and seem so pointless to me. I only mentioned Toews since he and Kane are tied directly together. I think we should add a young Gordie Howe. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 That's playing for the Sabres. Not anything else. Just thought I'd straighten that out before anyone had a chance to jump on that remark! :lol: If you're gonna jump on a guy in a Sabres uniform it better be straightened out. LOL thought you got away din't cha? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 I'll make the prediction now - Kane will be a Sabre when he turns 36. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 I'll make the prediction now - Kane will be a Sabre when he turns 36. The 2024-25 Sabres will be a team to watch out for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimiVbaby Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Personally, I hate all these discussions. They're so rooted in fantasy world and seem so pointless to me. I only mentioned Toews since he and Kane are tied directly together. Fair enough, can't you let me get my hockey man-crush feelings for Ryan Getzlaf out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted May 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Personally, I hate all these discussions. They're so rooted in fantasy world and seem so pointless to me. I only mentioned Toews since he and Kane are tied directly together. Sorry to piss on your message board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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