That would be such a SanJose W that they do not deserve Whatsoever

You think that is an overpay for Kane at 50% retention for the next 3 years? If so, then I would probably take back the 2023 2nd round pick lol. Was trying to avoid any criticism over low payment

No someone will definitely make a Big Deal out of it because they think Sanjose is better than they are. It's probably fair in all Honesty.
But the sharks literally terminated his contract the fact they might be able to get something back for him is ridiculous.

I agree, although if they did settle and this was result of the trade it would be cheaper on the books then the $6M-$7M he would be asking for... Unless the Oilers could trade for less so then SJ avoids arbitration and the potential risk of paying Kane his entire $7M and not having him on the roster at all. Could be used as leverage for both teams. Although I would rather look at an agreement with Kane, SJ, and Oilers with 50% retention involved

Yeah this is a solid deal for SJ I think. Kane without retention won’t cost much but with retention the oilers will have to give up value apart from cap dumps (like you’ve done here). So 👍