Quoting: lilfimpen
If SJ wants to make the playoffs like the org says, they'll need Kane. Period
13 points in 29 games with a -9
He's not horrible dont get me wrong
But if your Playoff Success depends on him
Media or No Media exaggeration SJS is in rough shape
Just saying SJS last time they had a real playoff series 5 wins from a cup and kane had 8 points in 20 games tied for 10th in scoring
Great in the Regular Season but to easy to bait in the playoffs with almost double the PIM of the next SJS players that year
If you can turn him into lets say Josh Bailey or Vladamir Taresenko then you're better in the playoffs
Kane would provide NYI with more of a Physical middle six option and STL it would give them an out with Taresenko if nothing else.
There's also Lucic who isnt a top 6 anymore but still 12 points in his last 2 playoff runs to Kane's 13 points in his last 2
If you made this Trade you'd make a healthy profit as Kane even with his issues still has way more value then Lucic.
That said Lucic has his value its just more at the 2-2.5m at most not 5.25m
SJS could take the cap they save and acquire a top 6 replacement