I don't think the media overblew the Kane situation. But in today's society, it might be difficult to cut a player just because he has the gambling "addiction". If Kane had been known to bet on Sharks games, then yes I think his contract could be terminated. But if the NHL has no proof he bet on Sharks games, I don't think the NHL could win in a court.

I wish they would give Gregor more time and opportunity. He’s fast and talented, just hasn’t played with good line mates in the NHL

Gregor is taking the Barclay Goodrow path. He needs a full year in the Cuda to really develop.

If SJ wants to make the playoffs like the org says, they'll need Kane. Period

Alexander Barabanov Leafs legend is in ur top 6.

How exactly did the media overblow anything?

When someone's WIFE alleges what was alleged and it is quoted and kanes response is quoted and the NHL statements are quoted, what is overblown?

Yes because he played fantastic with Hertl if you look at his play with him at the end of the year. He deserves to continue there until he loses it or keeps it.

Its good that hes getting an oppertunity like that cuz he never did in Toronto and he was never going to play in our top 6.

13 points in 29 games with a -9
He's not horrible dont get me wrong
But if your Playoff Success depends on him
Media or No Media exaggeration SJS is in rough shape

Just saying SJS last time they had a real playoff series 5 wins from a cup and kane had 8 points in 20 games tied for 10th in scoring
Great in the Regular Season but to easy to bait in the playoffs with almost double the PIM of the next SJS players that year

If you can turn him into lets say Josh Bailey or Vladamir Taresenko then you're better in the playoffs
Kane would provide NYI with more of a Physical middle six option and STL it would give them an out with Taresenko if nothing else.


There's also Lucic who isnt a top 6 anymore but still 12 points in his last 2 playoff runs to Kane's 13 points in his last 2
If you made this Trade you'd make a healthy profit as Kane even with his issues still has way more value then Lucic.
That said Lucic has his value its just more at the 2-2.5m at most not 5.25m
SJS could take the cap they save and acquire a top 6 replacement