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Originally Posted by tkflames
Kane @20% retained for Monahan, Pitlick, 1st and 2nd that becomes a 1st if Calgary wins the cup. Throw in Vali if you have to.
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I wouldn't make that deal. The Flames would still be far from a favorite to win the cup. Solidify their playoff position? Yes. A Stanley Cup favorite? No. Not with center depth that relies on Lindholm, Backlund, Dube, and Richardson. Long-term, that's a massive gamble that is likely to blow up in the face of the team. $8.4M for Kane means you are screwed when it comes to trying to keep Tkachuk, Gaudreau, and Mangiapane on the roster. And then you've given away five assets for a player that will be around maybe one and a half seasons. Flames need some help up front, but they need to find a body that will cost no more than $5M with term, or is a UFA at then end of the season.