[Rumour] Are the Flames eyeing a couple names on the Sabres?

[transplant99]

I wonder if Brodie, Bennett, Fox can get you ROR (30% retained), Kane and McCabe or something along those lines...that way Buff upgrades their offensive d men, and Calgary gets some certainty in ROR with a chance to retain Kane if they wish.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by bluck

I think Kane would be a huge addition to this team if he signed an extension. He's matured as a player and playing back in Canadian market would add some juice. This team is lacking a proven mean, power forward who can score. Kane is up there in the league in shots, hits, goals and he can drop the gloves with the best of them. Hell he's a multicat beast in fantasy. Sign me up

I can get behind a Flames acquisition of Kane if he signs a reasonable 2-4 year contract. There is going to be concerns about his off ice issues and impact on the room. If they can add him for prospects and not subtract from the current team then that does help the team quite a bit for the stretch drive

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by bubbsy

Are you posting your opinions, or are you posting something you've heard from a possible source ?

He has been asked multiple times and never answers, just doubles down with another 'book it' claim.

If there is a deal involving Kane and Bennett (which I highly doubt), the Sabres are adding.

Kane + 2nd is maybe a more realistic return for the Flames. But does that even make sense for the Sabres?

The return for Kane, if there is a deal, will not include Bennett.

[cannon7]

Originally Posted by browna

Any possible way to get Ristolainen?

I wish.

[Badgers Nose]

Would Lehner be a cap dump? Ie would they retain salary or add a pick or prospect to take him? If not, why would Flames ever want him?

Maybe these sources picked the wrong goalie.

[Freeway]

Unless there's an extension involved, unlikely that Flames go for Kane.

[Heavy Jack]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

He has been asked multiple times and never answers, just doubles down with another 'book it' claim.

If there is a deal involving Kane and Bennett (which I highly doubt), the Sabres are adding.

Kane + 2nd is maybe a more realistic return for the Flames. But does that even make sense for the Sabres?

The return for Kane, if there is a deal, will not include Bennett.

More like Kane + Nylander for Bennett alone. Even then I'd be weary ~ I think Kane is a good add for this team but not at the cost of Bennett who easily has enough road in his career to far surpass Kane with where he is at in his career. I still see Bennett as a 60 point player in this league and feel like selling low on him would be a massive mistake/oversight that I just can't see Treliving committing to unless it was an absurd overpayment for us.

[the2bears]

Originally Posted by Insane_Flame

"book it" was probably too strongly worded. It will will for sure take some cunning negotiating from Brad to not let it happen.

Not "probably".

[Computerjungle]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

I can get behind a Flames acquisition of Kane if he signs a reasonable 2-4 year contract. There is going to be concerns about his off ice issues and impact on the room. If they can add him for prospects and not subtract from the current team then that does help the team quite a bit for the stretch drive

Does this look like a reasonable man? lol

[kyuss275]

Originally Posted by Computerjungle

Does this look like a reasonable man? lol

I don't care what anybody says , I like that picture!! It makes me laugh. I also wish I could do a picture like that when in Vegas

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

He has been asked multiple times and never answers, just doubles down with another 'book it' claim.

If there is a deal involving Kane and Bennett (which I highly doubt), the Sabres are adding.

Kane + 2nd is maybe a more realistic return for the Flames. But does that even make sense for the Sabres?

The return for Kane, if there is a deal, will not include Bennett.

I wonder if a signed Kane+2nd for Bennett could be the deal.

The Sabres 2nd would be in the 30’s so it would net the Flames a decent prospect. Kane would sign an extension so Bennett is replaced on the roster with a guy that puts up more points and plays a similar style.

Buffalo is trying to move forward in their rebuild and probably would prefer adding a high upside 21 year old to replace Kane rather than another pick. They give up a pick because they believe Bennett is a future winger for Eichel

[Heavy Jack]

Originally Posted by Computerjungle

Does this look like a reasonable man? lol

Man this is tiring... 20 year old kid in the best league in the world, just signed a new contract and was in Vegas. Players have done worse honestly.

[Fischy13]

I’m going to take a shot at this one. It might be too big though...

To Calgary:
Kane (with extension 5.5/5years)
ROR retained 25%
Lehner

To Buffalo:
Bennett
Fox
Gilles

Breaking it down, Fox easily gets you UFA Kane, the little extra gets you Lehner for Gilles, Bennett for ROR and retained $ a wash.

Lehner, because Smith is out for the year. Only thing I can’t place is Jankowski in this unless he’s part of the package or replaces Stajan at 4L center once Stajan hits 1000 games

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by GoJetsGo

Sorry but in no universe does that make any realistic sense.

A 29 year old right shooting forward with career averages of 56 points per 82 games at 6 million / 4 years makes no sense? Who, despite being labelled as a product of Tavares, has 81 points in 125 games since leaving Tavares' team...

right... no universe does that make sense.

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by Computerjungle

Does this look like a reasonable man? lol

Looks like a young man.

Some of you are so judgemental and unforgiving that it’s just bizarre.

[transplant99]

Sorry but a 21 year old guy who makes millions of dollars acting like an ass...really doesnt mean much.

[CaptainYooh]

Young kids starting to make millions and showing off? Unthinkable!

[Badgers Nose]

Originally Posted by Computerjungle

Does this look like a reasonable man? lol

Im glad the internet wasn’t around when I grew up. I’m sure a lot of us would make Kane look like an alter boy (either one).

So I can accept he might have grow up a little since this photo.

[868904]

ROR is the guy flames should be targeting. He's a lot like Patrice Bergeron. In a better environment, he could really takeoff.

Monahan
ROR
Backlund

Could match pretty much any centre group in the league.

If Sabres can even retain a bit, I'd try Jankowski, Fox and one of the goalies prospects.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

If an extension is part of a Kane trade, I wouldn't want to do any more than 3 years. Too many question marks about what kind of player he is these days, and I definitely don't want to pay him into his 30s.