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Forum: Armchair-GMFeb. 24, 2023 at 12:19 p.m.
Thread: Deadline Moves
<div class="quote"><div class="quote_t">Quoting: <b>GM69</b></div><div>My expectation as a NYR fan is that it will be Kravtsov and two 2nd rounders. Just from Drury's history of TDL deals. If there is any condition (I have my doubts), after Boston loaded up it'll most likely be contingent on NYR making the cup finals or winning the cup and chicago gets either a 2023 or 24 1st rounder. If they get the 1st rounder, NYR keep both 2nds.

The thing most ppl aren't taking into consideration is that Kane is not a necessity for NYR-- he is a commodity. The absolute only way Kane goes to NYR is if he says "only NYR" which will significantly reduce the price. Keep in mind, NYR will also have to pay a third party to retain which will not be cheap due to the actual money owed to Kane (compared to the trades that have had double retention already this year). Lastly, one of Kravtsov or Leschyshyn will have to be waived/traded by the 26th in order to make the cap work out, with the Kane trade happening on TDL day. If this does not happen, Kane is not coming to NY as they cannot afford it at all.</div></div>


I did take into account the fact that Kane is not a necessity for NYR and that the Hawks are going to be handcuffed by Kane only picking one place to go. At the end of the day, this is still Patrick Kane we are talking about (a much, much better player than Tarasenko). Kane's proven that he can still play at an extremely high level over the past 10 days. I think he's motivated to compete in the playoffs and make another run towards a stanley cup. His proven history with Panarin should have NYR drooling. At the end of the day, I think 2 middling prospects and a conditional second isn't a great return for the great american player of all time. I'm biased but I think this trade is a win-win for Kane, NYR, and Hawks.