Quoting: Buffalove
Idk about Kane- he seems to be declining & not getting any younger
I hope we go in a different direction, Meier for example
Kane is also playing with inferior linemates in comparison to years past.
And even if in decline, he is still going to throw up 60-70 points. Not a fan of that particular contract, but a 2 year $7 million would work.
Gives time.for the Sabres to continue developing the stable - Rosén, Kulich, Bloom, Savoie. Not sure now is the time to add a Meier type guy. This team is still marinating and gelling. They have a core. Be 100% sure that core needs and additive (Meier) over an enhancer (Kane).
I maybe a Leafs fan, but this Sabres team is going to be effin' fantastic in a couple years if the cards are played right. Deeper than the Leafs, more balanced than the Leafs, should have better tending than the Leafs. Throwing $9 million at one guy at this stage may upset all that. Because in today's NHL balance and depth win.