Quoting: JeffW
Well when you read an article that says most of the sharks players want him gone, the allegations of gambling on his own games, his divorce, and his bankruptcy... they'd have to pay to move him, hence the 2nd
You’re the one acquiring him. Not because of the issues but because of the player.
If he is innocent half the things you said are gone (bankruptcy has been known for OVER a year and in the process of resolving/ working towards a fix both in court and with the Sharks/ NHL) (divorce happens to literally every other guy, additionally if it proves his wife’s lying doesn’t that mean Kane isn’t as bad as he’s made to be right now?) (innocence means he’s NOT gambling on his own games or NHL games)
The Sharks wanted to move on from Kane at the season end (it’s also been known for months). I highly suggest that Wilson was selling Kane at a deserving price (probably a first, and some prospects/ roster) for a above average top 6 winger with power style.
Obviously a fit wasn’t found and a price wasn’t met. But to assume that if a racist homophobic found a new contract/ home in Carolina but Kane can’t is hard for me atleast. I can then assume if the Sharks truly need Kane moved they would take the best offer. And that I would assume would be a 1 for 1 like Compher for financials for the other team. Or a pick/ spec of little quality value.
Kane is a bona fide top 6 winger with a play style like Wilson yet better talent wise and he’s got a fair cap hit with not ridiculous term.
I don’t think you’re wrong for thinking it’ll be hard to find the home, but to assume NO SINGLE TEAM, would pay a cheap return for a player like Kane (who’s obviously gonna be sold for dirt cheap) is pretty he’s to believe. Caps tight, assets are tight - buying a cheap top 6 winger who’s scored at .80 ppg across 4 years seems like a safe assumption at least for me (don’t take this long comment as anger lol, I laughed when I saw it got this long lmfao).