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

[browna]

No tweets from Matheson or Jones. Staples just links to an article. Clearly this one even the local media water carriers don't want to pump the organization's tires for this one like they would for basically anyone else who would be hailed as "saving" the season.

[browna]

And again, this isn't Holland. He will get the blame when it doesn't work, but this is those above him making the decision to spend the last of their cap on a PR nightmare. And there is always an element of doing something drastic to show McDavid they will do whatever it takes to win, in the hopes he will stay.

[Reggie Dunlop]

You'd think McDavid would want better defence or goalies. Not another offensive player to hog the spotlight.

[Buff]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

The Oilers have signed Keith of 2009 Hawks fame, traded Lucic for Neal, and now brought in Kane. And they have Draisaitl and Nurse who have teammate issues. I’d like to know what a Derek Ryan or Kris Russell think of this.

This is obviously a plan to make the Oilers realize that Draisaitl and Nurse aren't so bad afterall.

<insert Tobias Bluth saying "This might work for us" >

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger

Watched his interview with tsn. I feel dirty. He’s a bad liar.

He says hes changed and then in the next sentence challenges jeff o'Neill to a fight

I'm sure this will end well

[midniteowl]

Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

So they were bidding against themselves. LOL

You mean like this?


Holland's right brain: Evander come play for us and I'll pay you league minimum


Holland's left brain counters: No Evander, come play for us, and I'll pay you $2M


Holland's right brain counter, counter back: No Evander, come play for us and I pay you $2.1M and I'll add a NMC



Kane: Ok, I'll come play for you then.

[OldSam]

According to Oilers intermission panel, Kane chose the Oilers over every other team. They are gushing over this. Barf.

[Lanny_McDonald]

I don't see this as a bad move by the Oilers. Yeah, they needed a goaltender or a defenseman more, but their MO is to try and outscore their opponent. Kane will help in that regard. This adds another dangerous weapon to their top six and gives them two very dangerous lines. That is something the Flames can't say. The Flames have the advantage everywhere else, but the game is won by scoring more goals than the other guy. The Oilers get a leg up by this move. Will it be enough to make up for other shortcomings? We're going to find out.

[oldschoolcalgary]

lol did any other team even make an offer?

before tonight Calgary ahead of Oilers in GF 124 to 123

Mean while they are +30 in goals allowed whereas the Oilers are -5

Well played Edmonton

[direwolf]

Originally Posted by Lanny_McDonald

The Oilers get a leg up by this move. Will it be enough to make up for other shortcomings?

[OldDutch]

Originally Posted by 1qqaaz

If I were an Oilers fan, this would be enough for me to stop being a fan for a decade.

Are we really applying dignity to that group?

They come back EVERY year to trash talk us. Since 2006.

[Winsor_Pilates]

Originally Posted by Lanny_McDonald

I don't see this as a bad move by the Oilers. Yeah, they needed a goaltender or a defenseman more, but their MO is to try and outscore their opponent. Kane will help in that regard. This adds another dangerous weapon to their top six and gives them two very dangerous lines. That is something the Flames can't say. The Flames have the advantage everywhere else, but the game is won by scoring more goals than the other guy. The Oilers get a leg up by this move. Will it be enough to make up for other shortcomings? We're going to find out.

"More goals than the other guys", not just "more goals".
They haven't gained any advantage by adding another one dimensional player who's usually a (-) player.

[Jimdon]

Lots that doesnt pass the logic test on this one.

If Kane was cleared by the NHL how did the sharks void his contract and how was he eligible to sign a new contract?
Lots of speculation that Tippett was one bad loss away from being fired, but you add a player with a reputation for sewering rooms and give him a Nmc so the coaches have no choice but to keep him, further neutering the coaches.
Worried about McDavid being unhappy so sign a player universally hated by his teammates.
It's crazy town up there.

[midniteowl]

Originally Posted by Jimdon

Lots that doesnt pass the logic test on this one.

If Kane was cleared by the NHL how did the sharks void his contract and how was he eligible to sign a new contract?
Lots of speculation that Tippett was one bad loss away from being fired, but you add a player with a reputation for sewering rooms and give him a Nmc so the coaches have no choice but to keep him, further neutering the coaches.
Worried about McDavid being unhappy so sign a player universally hated by his teammates.
It's crazy town up there.

This. After they fire Tippett, what credible coach would want to go there?

[browna]

NMC is for all the creditors, as is half of his salary basically being a signing bonus, to get out from some of the trouble he's in asap.

Don't have to worry about fracturing a dressing room that there already is and has been, a canyon between the tier 1 and tier 2 players.

The spin that Snet is will be forcing down our throats this weekend will be nauseating on this signing.

[Reaper]

Originally Posted by midniteowl

Is Edmonton that much better than Winnipeg?

It's worse because it's further from Toronto.

[Rutuu]

We've seen down years from so many players that skip camp. Is Kane even in shape?

[Chi-Town Hustler]

Well.. I'm glad sports and money trumps human decency I guess. Gotta keep up with the nfl right. Wasn't long ago everybody was saying he shouldn't play another game.

[powderjunkie]

Originally Posted by Rutuu

We've seen down years from so many players that skip camp. Is Kane even in shape?

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

[OldDutch]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Apparently the Caps talked to him but made no offer at all.

He made the same pitch to both teams

“You know you want me”

Washington said pass, and Katz and Lowe got a chub.