Phil Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 Quote Kane is worth keeping an eye on as free agency nears, especially if the Rangers don’t clear the space needed to go for Guentzel. The 35-year-old’s half-season Rangers stint in 2022-23 didn’t go as planned, with the Rangers failing to make it out of the first round and Kane looking compromised by his hip injury. He has at least some interest in rewriting his ending with the Rangers and could be a cheaper option than the likes of top free agents Guentzel and Reinhart, who will command more money with longer term. The Rangers could likely afford Kane right now without any other moves, especially if Kane sees a reunion with the Rangers as unfinished business after his injury-hampered stint in 2022-23, when he played through a badly damaged hip following his trade from the Blackhawks and wasn’t able to be consistently productive. Kane is likely seeking a two- or three-year term though the Rangers might prefer a one-year deal with over-35 performance bonuses that wouldn’t affect this year’s cap, leaving Drury free to add elsewhere around his lineup or preserve some space heading toward the 2024-25 trade deadline, where he’s been very active the last three seasons. The dominoes will fall fast on Monday and surely the Rangers will have a good idea of where things are heading with Guentzel by then. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5590597/2024/06/25/rangers-guentzel-kane-shesterkin/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieNextel305 Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 Quote LAS VEGAS — Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but the Rangers are interested in bringing Patrick Kane (back) to Broadway. Very interested. Quote But it is our best information that the Blueshirts have their eyes trained on a reunion with Kane, whose 19-game cameo following the 2023 deadline when he was compromised because of hip issues left everyone wanting more. Quote The notion of both the Rangers and Kane feeling that there is unfinished business to address fits a romantic narrative. There’s certainly some truth to that. But romance has nothing to do with crafting a contract agreement. Kane — who may choose to remain in Detroit — is in control here. https://nypost.com/2024/06/26/sports/rangers-focused-on-patrick-kane-reunion-as-nhl-free-agency-looms/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieNextel305 Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 There is a lot of Kane/NYR smoke. At this point, it seems like this is likely to happen on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 1 minute ago, RichieNextel305 said: There is a lot of Kane/NYR smoke. At this point, it seems like this is likely to happen on Monday. I'm not giddy about him being the first choice and signing on the first day of free agency, but if they know they're out on Guentzel (who I would question if he'd do as well on the right side as he has on the left)...I guess? The fact that other teams around the league are going to be trying to sign him July 1st just goes to show you how highly regarded he is, and he's a top target who will not be there on day two of free agency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieNextel305 Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 Just seems like there’s no other suitable options at the moment. Could change in a day or few days. But we can’t swim at the deep end of the pool right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJWantsTheCup Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 Kane signing with Rangers? Never happen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 In an ideal world not my first choice but I’ll take Kane over Roslovic kakko or…. Oh wait we don’t have any other RW’s in the system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers1994 Posted June 27 Author Share Posted June 27 44 minutes ago, siddious said: In an ideal world not my first choice but I’ll take Kane over Roslovic kakko or…. Oh wait we don’t have any other RW’s in the system The Rangers' first priority should be to upgrade their speed, defense, and physicality. Afterwards, they can sign Kane if they have enough cap space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Rangers1994 said: The Rangers' first priority should be to upgrade their speed, defense, and physicality. Afterwards, they can sign Kane if they have enough cap space. Do you type that every single time, or do you just copy and paste from a giant Google doc? Edited June 27 by Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers1994 Posted June 27 Author Share Posted June 27 1 hour ago, Pete said: Do you type that every single time, or do you just copy and paste from a giant Google doc? Little bit of both. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 Given that he's cheaper than others available, there's probably a 90% chance he's a Ranger again on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 1 hour ago, Rangers1994 said: Little bit of both. You’re next on Pete’s radar. I’ll give you a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 3 hours ago, Rangers1994 said: The Rangers' first priority should be to upgrade their speed, defense, and physicality. Afterwards, they can sign Kane if they have enough cap space. I agree. For me its still a major gamble with Kane after his hip procedure. I just dont trust it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 Just now, Albatrosss said: I agree. For me its still a major gamble with Kane after his hip procedure. I just dont trust it. He… just played a full NHL season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 2 minutes ago, siddious said: He… just played a full NHL season He played 50 games. Im not convinced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 I'll take my chances with Kane. We're not getting Guentzel, I'm sold on that, so Kane is so bad? Yeah, I'm really gonna hate Mika with a playmaker on his line that frees him up to shoot more!! Come on fellas, it's fucking Patrick Kane. He's 35, not 55! I get the hip thing, but there's risk with reward here that I think is worth the gamble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 (edited) There's nothing that will happen structurally to his hip in game 51 that didn't happen in games 1-50. He's at the same level of risk of injury as anyone else. And he'll have a summer of rest not rehab. And he'll have a full training camp, and it would be with the Rangers so he doesn't have to worry about coming in at the TDL and messing with chemistry. Edited June 27 by Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 The haters will have to accept that he will be a Ranger on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 2 minutes ago, Sharpshooter said: The haters will have to accept that he will be a Ranger on Monday. Yes, wed' have been better off with Tyler Bertuzzi, especially in the playoffs where he's never been out of the first round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJWantsTheCup Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 4 minutes ago, Sharpshooter said: The haters will have to accept that he will be a Ranger on Monday. Didn't see this coming. Kane is signing with the Rangers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 4 minutes ago, RJWantsTheCup said: Didn't see this coming. Kane is signing with the Rangers? Probably. Most likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieNextel305 Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 I still think with a full camp, you can see Kane potentially put up 75-80 points if he stays healthy. At what he likely will get contract wise, it’s a bargain. And before people come in with the shit that he doesn’t add size, you can still add size elsewhere. What he does add is the fact that the 1RW position won’t be a gaping hole for 82 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 1 minute ago, RichieNextel305 said: I still think with a full camp, you can see Kane potentially put up 75-80 points if he stays healthy. At what he likely will get contract wise, it’s a bargain. And before people come in with the shit that he doesn’t add size, you can still add size elsewhere. What he does add is the fact that the 1RW position won’t be a gaping hole for 82 games. Exactly, sir! Even if he gives us a 60 point season, it's WAY better than anything we've seen on Mika's line since I can't even remember! His "value" will also allow us to address the gaping failure we have at the 3rd pair defenseman spot. I hope Mr. Trouba like the Lions this fall! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mdk154 Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Find it hard to believe Kane would stay in Detroit. His window to winning is closing soon and Detroit is still a few yrs away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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