Bit ambitious. I think there is a solid chance Kane signs there next season but right now I think Buffalo is just off to a hot start. Not sure they have the staying power to keep it up all year

I think it’s a calculated risk if we’re close at TDL, and it buys more time for Quinn.

Sure. But Kane has control over where he waives. You may be close to the playoffs but he will probably only waive to a true contender this year

That’s very possible, they would have to wait until next offseason when he’s a free agent.

Doesn't Buffalo get off to a hot start every single season then fizzles out by Christmas?

yep every year. Its often a really good first 10 games and a 20 game stretch of mediocracy where we plummet to the bottom of the standings. but that was when Eichel was here, last year it was the opposite, because of injuries etc we where horrible the first 60 games and ended the season with a 103 point pace in March and April

Make it a 2023 1st top 5 protected and you have a deal

Protection probably isn't necessary. If there's a chance they miss the playoffs Kane isn't waiving his nmc.