Taro T Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 I'm hoping that this is classic Canadian hockey media frenzied rumormongering, and I think it's at least 50/50 that that is the case, but I certainly have to acknowledge the possibility that it is true. It's also quite possible that it's untrue and planted by a rival GM. Was listening on my way to a meeting and thought he'd said he was told that by a rival AGM. (Wasn't paying close attention, so may be misheard.) If that was the source, doesn't mean it's not true, but there could be ulterior motives for putting it out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Channeling my inner PA....it's also possible that Pegula is tired of off-ice incidents and would prefer to cut ties. Now, excuse me as I go shower with a flame thrower. I could easily see this being the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Channeling my inner PA....it's also possible that Pegula is tired of off-ice incidents and would prefer to cut ties. Now, excuse me as I go shower with a flame thrower. I agree. Pegula may be patient in many areas but I wonder how patient he is when it comes to tarnishing the brand. I see him as far less tolerant in that area than in others. Kim, too. GO SABRES!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Was listening on my way to a meeting and thought he'd said he was told that by a rival AGM. (Wasn't paying close attention, so may be misheard.) If that was the source, doesn't mean it's not true, but there could be ulterior motives for putting it out there. No, Laraque said his source is a player agent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Considering trading vs. trying to trade... a slight difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Channeling my inner PA....it's also possible that Pegula is tired of off-ice incidents and would prefer to cut ties. Now, excuse me as I go shower with a flame thrower. I could easily see this being the case. Same. But, whatever. I'm not self-immolating. Yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Same. But, whatever. I'm not self-immolating. Yet. I would have zero opinion on the trade of Kane were it to occur. I'm not emotionally attached to anyone who hasn't won us a playoff game. If he goes, he goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Channeling my inner PA....it's also possible that Pegula is tired of off-ice incidents and would prefer to cut ties. Now, excuse me as I go shower with a flame thrower. It's funny where I can draw the line on meddling. I'd have no problem with Pegula getting involved in this. I would have zero opinion on the trade of Kane were it to occur. I'm not emotionally attached to anyone who hasn't won us a playoff game. If he goes, he goes. What if they whack little ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted June 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Considering trading vs. trying to trade... a slight difference. That's on WGR as their tweet says considering and their article says trying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 What if they whack little ######? Really? Two words, Eichel's first name and "off"? That's on WGR as their tweet says considering and their article says trying. If he heard it from an agent, it seems more logical that they're actually trying to trade him vs. just having internal discussions about trading him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 It's funny where I can draw the line on meddling. I'd have no problem with Pegula getting involved in this. What if they whack little ######? Quoting so I can use out of context on a yet to be determined future topic :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Quoting so I can use out of context on a yet to be determined future topic :P I hear those words in the stereotypical political ad voiceover. "PASabreFan said he has no problem with Pegula meddling. PASabreFan is a flip-flopper. PASabreFan just can't be trusted." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 OK -- I just listened to the interview. Laraque said that an agent called GMTM to inquire about one of the agent's clients, a forward, and that GMTM told him in response that the Sabres were devoting all of their attention first to Stamkos, so GMTM couldn't have a serious conversation about the agent's client. Then, GMTM allegedly told the agent that the Sabres are looking to unload Kane. That agent then relayed the conversation to Laraque. This sounds pretty far-fetched to me -- I don't see why in the world GMTM would offer that up to an agent -- but I can totally see a different GM planting that with the agent, or the agent fabricating it to advance his clients' interests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Now that this is out in the open, does Kane specifically request a trade? Can we trade him to Vegas yet :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 This guy offers up the "buyout" scenario. This is going from A to Z in record time. Buy him out? Is that really a possibility? If so, I gotta believe that came directly from the top. http://sabreshockeycentral.com/2016/06/30/evander-kane-to-be-tradedbought-out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 This guy offers up the "buyout" scenario. This is going from A to Z in record time. Buy him out? Is that really a possibility? If so, I gotta believe that came directly from the top. http://sabreshockeycentral.com/2016/06/30/evander-kane-to-be-tradedbought-out I think they'd terminate his contract like the Kings did with Richards and fight that out, rather than a buyout, if they're really going to ditch him. (I don't think they're going to.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 GMTM could have easily planted the story as a means of scaring Kane straight. He did say they will have to find new ways of dealing with these...scenarios. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jabber Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 The Bills did this with Marshawn Lynch after he got in trouble a couple of times and got suspended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trettioåtta Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 No, Laraque said his source is a player agent. Laraque is infamous for information I seriously doubt we buy him out, why waste hockey assets? We're not the Oilers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 The Bills did this with Marshawn Lynch after he got in trouble a couple of times and got suspended. And we all know how that worked out: Marshawn wearing a SB ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuckinFL Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Good riddance. His shoot first before looking if a play can develop isn't needed. His me first attitude on the ice and off the ice doesn't fit with the team we're developing. Don't give him away for free but a this point, any addition we can get in an area of need is a bonus. And it'll be all the more space to lure Vesey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 Meh. Brett Hull was a shoot first player. Not always a bad thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddaryl Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 I can see them wanting to move him before he causes more disruption.. But I do not believe this conversation took place in this way. Why buyout or release Kane. He will be great Vegas Bait next year. Unless we can get a worthwhile ROI his value is better here. Now if there is something we haven't heard regarding the off ice situation(s) well that can change a lot of stuff, but from best I can tell Kane was not at fault.. but info is lacking so that is just a guess And we all know how that worked out: Marshawn wearing a SB ring. and I am still glad we got rid of that POS. God meshawn was and still is a douche bag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jabber Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 I can see them wanting to move him before he causes more disruption.. But I do not believe this conversation took place in this way. Why buyout or release Kane. He will be great Vegas Bait next year. Unless we can get a worthwhile ROI his value is better here. Now if there is something we haven't heard regarding the off ice situation(s) well that can change a lot of stuff, but from best I can tell Kane was not at fault.. but info is lacking so that is just a guess and I am still glad we got rid of that POS. God meshawn was and still is a douche bag You're right about Lynch, he was and still is a POS. Between his hit & run, smoking pot in an unlicensed vehicle, stealing 20's at the McKinely Mall and being a complete A-hole at the apartment complex that he lived at, he was a huge douche! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted June 30, 2016 Report Share Posted June 30, 2016 I may be misremembering but I'm pretty sure it was reported that Pierre Maguire said Kane and Bogo were being shopped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.