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Jets4Life · 12-12-2013, 07:47 AM

There is much speculation that Jets star player Evander Kane, who is 22, wants out of Winnipeg, and could be dealt by the trade deadline. Some have the young star being packaged with Byfuglien, in a multi-player deal. Kane has been involved in numerous disputes (both off and on ice) with Claude Noel, and Jets captain Andrew Ladd (without saying names), clearly directed shots at Kane for being selfish, and not a team player, when criticizing the teams play.

What would Kane's return on the market be, and why?

Ashasx · 12-12-2013, 07:51 AM

I'm not a big fan of Kane, but if I were a Jets fan, I'd rather they fire Noel before shipping out somebody who scored 30 goals as a 20 year old.

TurdFerguson · 12-12-2013, 07:57 AM

If only there was a place we could all speculate on trades...

trublmaker · 12-12-2013, 07:57 AM

I like Kanes skills but prima donnas not so much, sometimes trades can change a player but if Byfuglien is part of a trade we couldn't afford both. Also think Noel is a bit of a doofus so can understand why he would want out. Would love to have both.

stemit14 · 12-12-2013, 08:01 AM

This kid is an awesome power forward and he's young. He was a high draft pick in a very deep draft. The attitude problem will make teams nervous but I could see a big return for someone like him. 1st round pick, top prospect, and a 2nd round pick for most teams to get him. If byfuglien is included in the package it's another 1st round pick/top prospect.

There is no team in the league that could use those 2 guys more than the oilers. It would cost them their 1st round pick this year and probably next year's as well.

BACKCHECK!!! · 12-12-2013, 08:15 AM

Oh man, I'm half temped to make a sales pitch video and send copies around to convince all parties involved that Edmonton is for sure the best match.

Think we could get Gretzky in on this?

Seriously, very few things would make me happier than seeing the Oilers move a major asset to land a scoring winger with an attitude problem.

"Let's point giant fans at the burning house, and we'll BLOW the fire out!"

Northendzone · 12-12-2013, 08:17 AM

kane would likely be a very effective player, if he lands in a place where he really wants to be.......

if the jets trade both of these guys, they had better get it right........

iggy_oi · 12-12-2013, 08:36 AM

Why would the jets want to ad byfuglien? Am I missing something here? He's second in team scoring and a very popular player in Winnipeg. If they are trading him, Kane seems like a throw in comparatively.

FlameZilla · 12-12-2013, 08:38 AM

Kane & Buff are the type of players Philly seem pretty desperate to acquire. Might be a good fit.

19Yzerman19 · 12-12-2013, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by FlameZilla

Kane & Buff are the type of players Philly seem pretty desperate to acquire. Might be a good fit.

This would have to be a pretty impressive return to get the Jets to do it, and Philly would have to be pretty sure they're making the playoffs. I say they're not, because I say Mason starts sh***ing the bed sooner rather than later. I realize the Metro sucks, but it would be a hell of a risk to take given that you're looking at probably Voracek + B. Schenn + 1st +.

Resolute 14 · 12-12-2013, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BACKCHECK!!!

Oh man, I'm half temped to make a sales pitch video and send copies around to convince all parties involved that Edmonton is for sure the best match.

Think we could get Gretzky in on this?

Seriously, very few things would make me happier than seeing the Oilers move a major asset to land a scoring winger with an attitude problem.

"Let's point giant fans at the burning house, and we'll BLOW the fire out!"

As amusing as that would be, if Kane doesn't want to be in Winnipeg, he doesn't want to be in Edmonton.

And before someone says it, he doesn't want to be in Calgary either.

Parallex · 12-12-2013, 09:25 AM

Kane & Byfuglien?

That's a strange combo... trading one (Kane) would say "win now" trading the other (Byfuglien) says "rebuild".

The return would have to be high. I could see Philly maybe being a fit... Kane & Byfuglien for Couturier & the Schenns?

FlameZilla · 12-12-2013, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Parallex

Kane & Byfuglien?

That's a strange combo... trading one (Kane) would say "win now" trading the other (Byfuglien) says "rebuild".

The return would have to be high. I could see Philly maybe being a fit... Kane & Byfuglien for Couturier & the Schenns?

In addition to Couturier being overpayment, I think the Jets would be overloaded with good young centres in that scenario. Little & Scheifele already there, plus Jokinen kicking around.

A deal centred around the Schenns makes an awful lot of sense though. It would be a way to try & get some more Saskatchewan fans to watch the Jets...

868904 · 12-12-2013, 09:43 AM

I think Kane and the Canucks are a match made in heaven.

Punk player for a punk team, local boy, he'd be their Iginla, without the class and respect of the league.

I'd say Horvat, Kassian, and a 1st. Maybe more actually.

bubbsy · 12-12-2013, 09:48 AM

I've only watched a few jets game, but whenever i do, i find myself amazed at how good kane is for his age.

I think the jets would be a bit foolish in letting him go so soon. Jets have some decent vets, and some high end prospects at C (sheifele, petan, etc), and D (trouba, morrisey). If they can get better goaltending and scoring depth (specifically that 2nd line) i think they can ride out this mediocracy (not rebuilding, not a playoff team) and contend in a few years.

I also think jokinen should go. the guy can play, but is not a winner in this league. If i were GM, only way i even talk about moving kane is if i can get an upgrade at the goaltending position, ideally a guy just entering his prime.

FlamesAddiction · 12-12-2013, 10:06 AM

I like Kane as a player, but with all that baggage and only being 22, I think a lot of teams will stay away.

I could see him going somewhere like Florida where a player can act like a fool and it would pretty much go unnoticed.

bubbsy · 12-12-2013, 10:08 AM

other than the vegas pictures, is there really anything out there outright suggesting he's got off-ice issues?

nightfx · 12-12-2013, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Parallex

Kane & Byfuglien?

That's a strange combo... trading one (Kane) would say "win now" trading the other (Byfuglien) says "rebuild".

The return would have to be high. I could see Philly maybe being a fit... Kane & Byfuglien for Couturier & the Schenns?

Not sure how trading a 30 goal scorer would be a "win now" move

OzSome · 12-12-2013, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashasx

I'm not a big fan of Kane, but if I were a Jets fan, I'd rather they fire Noel before shipping out somebody who scored 30 goals as a 20 year old.

I mentioned this on the other thread. Claude Noel is a bad coach. He is well suited for the minor league than the NHL. I figured Jets will fire Noel first before they even think of trading Kane.

wooohooo · 12-12-2013, 11:15 AM

Kane for Sven + Backlund + Draft picks?