The way I would want to approach a deal for any player is to assess to what level I think they can play at on a consistent basis and then surrender a similar level prospect in return, with something else to pay for development costs. Even if you discount his personal problems, Kane is a 2nd line player. I don't see him being anything more than that, so I'd only be willing to give up a player with similar potential. That rules out Bennett and Poirier. I'd probably dangle Baertschi, and a low pick for development cost, but that would be it. Too much baggage.
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