[Signing] Oilers sign Evander Kane (1 yr, $2.1 million full season cap hit, NMC)

[CalgaryFan1988]

He only played 5 games since 2020-21. Wonder what kind of shape he will be in.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

He only played 5 games since 2020-21. Wonder what kind of shape he will be in.

Seems like a pretty disciplined guy. I’m sure he’s fine.

[Rutuu]

Originally Posted by powderjunkie

8pts in 5 AHL games. So, presumably at least somewhat in shape.

I saw that on hockeydb....but I didn't know if those 5 gp were from October or this month. I figured 2021.

[DoubleK]

Originally Posted by Locke

Oh I sincerely doubt it.



I think what it means is that the NHL is deeming his COVID transgressions as 'good enough' to warrant contract termination, they wont pursue additional punishment allowing him to sign with another team and in exchange the PA's half-hearted Grievance will gradually fade into a distant memory.

You might be right, but this feels a lot like the Mike Richards termination, which ended up in a settlement, so there is some precedent.

Pretty sure Richards is still on the books for LA.

[Leeman4Gilmour]

Originally Posted by DoubleK

You might be right, but this feels a lot like the Mike Richards termination, which ended up in a settlement, so there is some precedent.

Pretty sure Richards is still on the books for LA.

I was curious. Richards is on the books until 2031-32 - $10.5MM spread out over 17 years

[tkflames]

Originally Posted by Gaskal

Another gem from Fake Ken haha

https://twitter.com/user/status/1487104390632652800

Well 50% goes to charity and 50% goes back to Katz. $1.1M contract.

#Oilerslogic #gamblingiaddictionsaseriousdisease...andprobablys houldntbeusedinjokes #desperation #embarassing

[getbak]

Originally Posted by Rutuu

I saw that on hockeydb....but I didn't know if those 5 gp were from October or this month. I figured 2021.

It was in December after his suspension ended and before he tested positive.

All five games were between the 11th and 18th of December.

[midniteowl]

Originally Posted by Hack&Lube

It was a word play on "locker room cancer" spreading only.

Well, if it's me, I would've clearly state that it's "locker room cancer" spreading not "this cancer spreading". To be quite frank, how you word your original post was very insensitive to people here who either survived cancer, or have loss loved one to cancer. That's my feeling anyway, take it for what it's worth. Thank you.

[McG]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

https://twitter.com/user/status/1487097028727300098

Letter of reprimand to Speccy’s HR file incoming.

[NegativeSpace]

Originally Posted by Tkachukwagon

Part one:

https://twitter.com/user/status/1487101867222048768

Part two:

NSFW!

https://twitter.com/user/status/1487103365620416519

That is amazing!

[djsFlames]

I actually thought Kane would try to behave and put on a facade for a few weeks.

Dude is way more honey badger than I even thought.

This is going to be a disaster for them.

I think I'm most fascinated to see which oiler writers can keep their last shreds of integrity intact and are able to manage to hold back from showering him with their typical gushing praise.

This is a big test for them as amateur journalists.

[devo22]

color me surprised that at least Spector isn't buying what they're selling. Good on him. We'll see how quickly he changes his tune once he gets reprimanded for not falling into the propaganda line.

[direwolf]

Originally Posted by devo22

color me surprised that at least Spector isn't buying what they're selling. Good on him. We'll see how quickly he changes his tune once he gets reprimanded for not falling into the propaganda line.

If the Oilers win a couple of games with Kane in the lineup, or Kane scores a goal or two, he'll immediately change his tune. Guaranteed.

[powderjunkie]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

I actually thought Kane would try to behave and put on a facade for a few weeks.

Dude is way more honey badger than I even thought.

I think he's just reading the room that he's joining and trying to fit in.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by powderjunkie

I think he's just reading the room that he's joining and trying to fit in.

"F####head teammates, amirite guys?"

"Right Connor?"

McDavid gives same nervous glance he did when finding out the Oilers won the lottery.

[Samonadreau]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

If contenders in the states were actually interested, why did he go and take the Oilers offer? No way they would be top of the list with those teams mentioned.

Smells like BS.

Friedman is such a hack these days.

Maybe there were a few other teams offering league min or 1M or something.

[Backstop]

Originally Posted by Jimdon

Worried about McDavid being unhappy so sign a player universally hated by his teammates.

Reverse psychology - Oiler variant

[dustygoon]

When is Holland calling a press conference to respond to the response to today's press conference?

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by dustygoon

When is Holland calling a press conference to respond to the response to today's press conference?

As soon as the Most Second Chances banner is delivered.

[Erick Estrada]

I never thought Holland was a great hire but I never imagined he would be this bad of a GM. I guess it's true after all that his reputation as a great GM was borne of inheriting Yzerman, Shanahan, Lidstrom, Fedorov, Larionov, Holmstrom, etc.