So EDM would give up the better player with the better contract.

Ya. Canucks fan here. In this trade Rangers definitely give up something else. A prospect with some nhl potential at a position of need and one that is on the cusp of nhl play.

To start with, this is clearly a no. You probably understand why, but it simply doesn't work for what EDM would be looking to do and is clearly balanced pretty heavily in NYR's favour.

If I entertain the idea regardless of whether I think it's possible, it would absolutely involve EDM getting something significant on top. I'd envision a deal along the lines of Kane for Goodrow (891,667 retained), Sykora, & a pick. Still wouldn't really work but at least the team would get something out of it.

Only chance this happens is *IF* EDM actually wants to move Kane, and they want Goodrow simply for the buyout purpose. Even then there’s a decent add.

Pass on Kane

No way lindgren signs that. More like 5x5 he’s been one of the best defensive dmen in the league and look what that got pelech and brodin