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Last year it became clear that something was up with Kane, and that turned into him playing through injury, being unhelpful in the playoffs, and then being unable to play for most of a year. Throughout this process, all of the info about him being ready for training camp/closer to ready/etc. has come from him or people close to him, and the info that's been more accurate has come from the team. He could have had surgery during the summer and instead wanted to try and pass his physical last September to keep playing. I don't think they're wrong to try and trade him. They don't know how he'll perform now, and if he still isn't ready to come back, do we really think he'd call it off and let himself sit a little longer to finish healing? The Oilers can't really afford to have his cap hit sitting around doing nothing next year, too. They can barely afford it right now. Imo this ship has sailed.
I’m a Kane fan and would hate to see him go. It was bad enough losing McCleod, Foegele & Desharnais at the beginning of the season. If Kane goes then the team that nearly won the cup last year will be nearly gutted of much of the talent which led them so far last year. I know, it’s tricky to say with any confidence how Kane will perform right now. I suppose if they’re thinking about trading him then now is the time. However I think the Oilers need some extra fire in their game right now and Kane is certainly capable of delivering that if he’s in good athletic condition. I’m curious, does anyone know why his recovery has taken so long? With all the pro athletic trainers and coaches they have I expected Kane to be back on the ice months ago.
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Trading him is a mistake. Unless we end up getting a goalie or strong right shot D for him
The Oilers are worried about Kane, yet Ardvisson, Henrique, Brown, PP merchant RNH are fine. Kane played through extreme pain and is labelled selfish, however, anybody else, they're a team player. This lazy narrative has got a longer beard than Rip Van Winkle.
Knoby better start PICARD, Send a message to Skiinner to get his shit going..woodcroft played a bad skinner and it cost him his job.
Team needs Kane. We're so soft.
"Upon further review, we've determined the puck fully crossed the line, therefore, no goal."
Classic NHL. Connor Brown was robbed.
Move on from Kane and Ardvisson and go for Rantanen. One can dream right?
Pickard is incredible! Let’s try to give him the green light to be the #1 goaltender; he deserves the opportunity. Go Oilers and a wonderful recap Patrick 👌
No Leon, no playoffs. Best player on the team, best player in the league. Stick with Evander. Period. He returns in the playoffs. I'll take my chances on well he is when the playoffs begin. Why trade him for cap space? Will cap space play a better left wing than he does? He's a better player than anyone on the bottom six. A week to go before the deadline. Not much time to work with. Management causing their own problems again. Why isn't it all figured out by now? With such a short time period to work with does anyone believe that other teams are going to offer equal value for him? I don't believe that. Offer sheets! There ya' go. That'll get it done. You'll get a fourth-round pick in return. We had a week to decide then and a week to decide now. Ken Holland showed faith in Evander and signed him when no one else would. It worked out well. A hug or a pat on the back is better than putting your foot up someone's ass. So, what has he done this time except get injured and have to miss the year?? Anyhow, what is Evander saying? Why this wishy-washy garbage? Who's in charge anyhow? 20 games to go. Evander, you're a huge part of this team. We need you to get healthy and come back for the playoffs. We can use your LTIR money to add a player or two that will make us just that much better. Would he say no to having an even better chance at winning the Cup? I don't trust this management team. Eeril reminiscent of last year's summertime blues. No pun intended either.
Stuart Skinner is going to be a good #1 Starter……on an American team.
Its Gibson or Binnington or bust.
🍻 just got home getting updated. Glad to see the boys pull out a win. I'm not sure I would want to play against Kane I believe he is still an Oiler asset
Thanks for your update Patrick 👍
This is questionable from Bowman, we need Kane!
If Kane is not staying with the oilers then you need a replacement. Too many small forwards without grit.
Picard outplayed the mistakes and had some rare puck luck. 2 points out of a possible 10 and heading home . Lots of work to do to get back on track.
Giving it more thought, I think the Oilers are going to trade Kane. Why have they waited so long to say anything? Why all the weasel talk? Because then they can blame Kane by saying there was nothing they could do because he refused to wait to make his return until the playoffs. This is just so the fans don't get too pissed off about it. It's called public relations. Problem solved if Evander would come right out and say what he wants to do.
I would love to have Kane in the playoffs. An injured Kane is better than are whole bottom 6. A Podkolzin, Draisaitl and Kane line would be unbelievable! Also having a Kane, Draisaitl and Perry line in the playoffs here and there would be so fun to watch.
What a great game tonight. As for Evander Kane, I really hope they keep him. Players like him don't come around often and he already has a good history with the Oilers. I guess I'm not all that happy with some of the latest trades. I mean, I still wish he kept McLeod and Foegele
One more thing. I hope they give Pickard more games before the playoffs.
No doubt we need Kane in the playoffs. His effort alone will inspire the Oilers.
Very good win….but concerned with Connor McDavid…..thinking he is playing injured. ( Mcavoy hit in 4 nations)
its just like Christmas when the oilers lose. i guess it cant be Christmas every day but its been a nice holiday season
Lovin' the logo. Sorry there haven't been stats in some time. There won't be any going forward until possibly after my eye surgery (which I'm still waiting for). Great vid as always. Take care all.
Keep going with pickard !! Keep Kane stupid to move him, move Victor Bouchard Henrique and Nuge if he doesn’t smarten up
On trading Kane…..if you had a solid idea of who they would acquire in trade for him would help. But he is exactly the type of player they need right now. Trent Frederic would be nice. But….in typical Oilers fashion they would probably trade him for some over the hill munchkin…..
why trade an LTIR player????
Let’s be honest. As of right now this is not a contending team for the Cup. Last season they played above their ability in the playoffs. A horrible offseason that disrupted the team’s chemistry and made the team overall slower and older. An incredible core on this team with a lot of holes around it… Please no deadline desperation trades. Don’t buy, don’t necessarily sell either but honestly a mini re-tool could set this core up for success for next season and years to come. Desperate moves and more hopes and wishes will only handcuff this team more than it already is.
Can Pickard be the next Ranford? Would make for a Cinderella story, but those are highly unlikely..
Do not trade this man! Thias team needs a player like that, total game changer
Totally agree after all he is the best besides the German missile.
They are just doing thier due diligence. Hes not going anywhwre unless…he has told management he wont sit out until playoffs even if it means he comes back before fully recovered and/or they believe he will never get back to pre wrist slash evander kane health ans abilities. Oilers desperately need that first season Kane, particularly in the playoffs. They are way to soft and easy to play against right now and will get absolutely pushed around when the whistles go away.
Prob time to start going with the hot hand in net. Let the tendy play until they lose. This wi oush skknner to ay better and also likely show if pickards numbers have been good because he gets the easy games and the rest in between or if hes actually playing well.
Good all round effort last night, keep it coming!
Oilers need a goalie more, or a big nasty shutdown defenceman
Imagine having draisaitl at 8.5mil 🤯best contract of the season
Yeah Pickard needs to play more.
The oilers at this moment have no grit, no one stands up for anyone when they get taken out. Kane is needed as much as anyone says he isn’t. He is a true force in the playoffs, and just his attitude will push him through and make up for the time that was missed. That’s my two cents
Great game guys keep it up