Modifié 24 févr. 2023 à 20 h 20
Quoting: CB2022
It is an incredibly difficult situation for a GM to be in. It really comes down to one question... does Kane *want* to stay with the team beyond this season?
If Kane wants to be traded, you have to move him. If he is not interested in signing an extension beyond this season, you have to move him. Only a handful of people know what is going on behind the scenes. I'm sure Drury is negotiating with the belief that Kane wants out. Otherwise I doubt they are even having discussions. I agree that it feels as if Drury is trying to take advantage of the situation. Maybe it will come back to bite him in future negotiations but, for now, it appears that he is okay with using every ounce of leverage.
As for Davidson, I do think he wants to move Kane (as you said, not facts, but feels). He seems pretty committed to the "tank" and Kane's recent hot streak has put them in serious jeopardy of missing out on a generational talent. Put aside the emotional attachment for a moment. It's unlikely that Kane is in the NHL by the time that the Hawks are contending once again. There just doesn't seem like much incentive to not trade + re-sign him. That is unless he specifically tells the FO that he wants to stay. The return may be underwhelming, but the pieces they will acquire are more likely to help them in the future.
One final point, I believe that Davidson is of the new breed of GM's who aren't worried about "winning" every trade they make. Many of the trades he has made so far have been underwhelming, but they all align with his future objectives. I guess we will find out soon enough.
I appreciate the response and it's very well thought out. It's also very cordial and I appreciate the conversation.
I don't agree with "If Kane wants to be traded, you have to move him." That doesn't sound like mutual respect to me. If NYR offered a 7th...do the Hawks need to trade him? I'm hopeful we can agree on no. 100% agreed that I don't know what's going on behind the scenes. I'm hopeful that continued mutual respect between Kane and Kyle Davidson is maintained. I'm hopeful that if a 2nd round pick is the max offered, then Kyle Davidson would tell Kane in a polite and calm fashion that The Hawks don't believe the Rangers are giving Patrick Kane the kind of respect he deserves. And that respect is evidenced by the Multiple of subpar players (compared to Kane) being traded for more value even by the Rangers OWN trades. I.E. Drurry doesn't think you're worth what Orlov, ROR, Tarasenko, Horvat are worth. In fact, Drury doesn't think you're worth much close to any of them. OR is Drury trying to play a different game? Is he trying to play the game and pin our relationship against each other.
You mentioned further down about GMs burning bridges. Who do you think is more likely to be burning bridges now? Is it Drury, who's not just offered, but (actions that speak louder than words) transacted on more for a worse player? Or is it Kyle Davidson, who from the Hawks/Kane point of view have all been outspoken that Kyle's been 100% transparent through the entire process? I don't think anyone will think ill will to Kyle Davidson. I do think Drury will burn a bridge with the Hawks and maybe even Kaner.
As for the new breed comment. I do kinda agree with you. Kyle will take players input into consideration more than an old school GM, BUT he's also set some standards that have been quite consistent. Last TDL he didn't trade Kubalik/De Hann/Strome because in his own words...
“If the value’s not met, then you value the player more than anyone else,” Davidson said. “So we’re happy with the players that are here. We value them more than other teams around the league, clearly. We’re happy they’re still with the Blackhawks.” ~Kyle Davidson.
I guess the one thing we really haven't talked about yet is Arthur Staple. I'm hopeful that New Yorkers see how much of a click bait journalist he is. He made up this whole hip thing about a month ago and I'm quite curious how much that played into Drury's mind when he acquired Tarasenko. Because...it's pretty clear so far that Drury is trying to acquire Kane. Those two play the same position. That's why Kaner said the NYR kinda filled that void. If the NYR acquire Kane...that will be telling. Because that move through actions is telling us that need the better RWer. That might also be burning a bridge with Taranseko, but who knows.
***EDIT *** If Jones and Bedard are #2 and #4...then I'm hopeful you'd agree that we can swap out those two in and insert Adam Sykora and another 2nd round pick. That might be acceptable, but I'd still not be 100% satisfied. (2) 2nds and Sykora.