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Originally Posted by Mull
While a stretch, I think its within the realm of possibility, with the biggest issue not being the trade but Kane choosing to waive to go to Edmonton.
The 3rd for $2.6M cap eating seems low, but its honestly not that far off. A 2nd would cover that easily given there is no no-movement clause at work for that 25% like we had with Monny- a 3rd is possibly attainable but a stretch.
The largest issue with the trade itself is I think the prospect has to be better though (i.e. one of the names listed) - Chicago has now till the trade deadline to drive prices up. However, if they moved on the prospect restrictions he put in, I think this is a done deal if Kane waived.
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Agreed. By virtue of being coiler fans, they have convinced themselves that everyone wants to play with McJesus and DrySaddle. So bad so that they will all take huge pay cuts, waive any NMC's they have and demand their agents get them there. Furthermore, they believe that every other team is so enamored with the oilers that they will retain salary, get another team to do the same, and turn down better offers to make the coilers a better team, all the while just accepting 7th rounders in return. Why would Arizona take a pittance to retain a large chunk of salary, while helping a team they will be against in the race to the bottom, better at racing to the bottom? GM's have egos just as much as the next guy, they aren't some kumbaya club that will take it on the chin to help their fellow GM. They will literally be the final say in this deal, and they know that they can probably pick up a pick and prospect for the right to do so.
And considering the fleecing they took on the Keith trade where they were bidding against themselves, I would have no faith in Holland magically making the dream deal to get Kane without robbing the farm and the future blind.