Kane

Team: 2022-23 New York Islanders

Initial Creation Date: Dec. 6, 2022

Published: Dec. 6, 2022

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

GOING TO ADJUST AS COMMENTS COME IN

According to Tab Bamford, Kane has been on Lou's radar since he was in NJ. He also says Lou has asked about Kane since coming to the Isles. He says that Chicago's new management prioritizes picks over prospects, but "someone who can help the NHL roster now might be involved".

BREAKDOWN:

Beauvillier - Beau is still young and has shown what he's capable of, he's just always been really streaky. A change of scenery could help him out, as it would likely give him more playing time and hopefully he could establish himself as a consistent top 6 winger.

Salo - Salo still needs to develop a bit defensively, but he's just sitting on the Isles roster and not playing any games. Chicago could put him into the lineup and have him playing consistently on the bottom pair. He has really solid offensive upside and he's shown that with the Isles, just needs some more time to grow defensively and I think Chicago is a good place for that to happen.

Picks - a 1st 2nd and 4th may not sound all that appealing for a guy like Kane, but tbh this is just a start, I want to get a better idea of how Kane is valued so more picks can be thrown in.

Another thing to note, salary retention isn't necessary. NYI has $10.8 million in deadline cap space with Salo and Beauvillier on the roster. I would assume Lou would try to get Chicago to retain so he can have some wiggle room for any other deadline moves, but it's certainly not a deal breaker logistically.