I don’t mind it for the right price + he had good chemistry with Kreider
spaideyv
I still don’t understand how he’d fix any of the key problems that made the Rangers lose to the Panthers. I don’t want him at veteran minimum and you know he’d get more than that, so like what is the purpose?
SportingWallaby
This is dumb. This addresses none of the fundamental issues the team had in the playoffs.
Cool-Passenger-2595
No no no
TechnicalLocksmith92
He was a solid scorer with the red wings last season. I wouldn’t mind signing him for the right price.
Beneficial_Radio_765
NYM32
Drury about to honor Sather’s retirement by doing the most Glen Sather thing in the history of Glen Sather
not particularly interested. signing Kane after shooting the highest 5v5% of his career, despite the fact that his individual 5v5 rate metrics, [especially his primary assists](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GRBab3qWIAA0kVE?format=png&name=medium), continue to plummet, is not in NYR’s best interest, especially for the AAV he’s going to command
he’s also not a playdriver anymore, and considering NYR does not appear to be fixing their problems exiting the zone on the backend, he’s only going to get further exposed
MikeyRage
I don’t like Kane as a human but having him being healthy and feeding Mika would do a lot for the teams offense. If they don’t absolutely overpay out the ass for him it wouldn’t be a bad thing
Robo504
Geez same plan as always Go get past prime old guys !
Wesley__Willis
The weirdest part of this article is all of a sudden Larry says trading Kreider is the only way to open up cap for a guy like Guentzel. Where the hell did that come from? Not a mention of Trouba at all? Hmm.
Propane__Salesman
>Larry Brooks rumor.
Move along, folks.
-TheSkyAboveThePort
On its face, this is the kind of Rangers move I hate. But when looking to plug an obvious hole at 1RW, a diminished Kane is the best realistic option available. Hell even Injured Kane was better than the carousel of who-gives-a-fuck we’ve had on the top line.
To be real, I think the amount that Mika and Kreider have accomplished while saddled with literal anchors is incredible. Give them a real talent.
This also gives the option to put Kane with Panarin and try Laf, a very real play driver up there
PaulMarnersFurHat
I’m fine with this as a 2 year stop gap until Travis Konecny is a free agent.
iamwilliamwit
On the one hand, landing a legit, proven 1RW should be priority #1 this offseason. Kane obviously checks a lot of boxes. That said, Kane is more of a “win-now” pick (as in the next 1-2 years), whereas we ideally need a longer-term solution. I’d rather get someone younger, but if we can nab Kane for a (relatively) inexpensive price, it’s a win. Best case scenario, he continues his form with the Wings (but on a much better team!). Worst case scenario, he’s an easy flip.
Bottom line, I’m glad we’re at least focused on addressing the #1 priority. Mika with a legit 1RW will regain his form. He’s not a lost cause, and anyone suggesting that has lost the plot.
KorbanDallas90
Give him the Bobby Holik deal while you’re at it.
BruisedBabyMeat
i can’t recall if he played with K+Z last time he was here, if he was, it couldnt have been more than a few games b/c tarasenko was working better with them. But idk maybe if they have a whole season to gel they’ll figure it out. i mean if Kane can’t get that line going than nobody obtainable will, and you may as well blow it all up.
chickichuglette
I guess we’re going vintage Rangers so we’re looking at Kane or Stamkos
wmm339
No thanks.
Key-Tip-7521
Oh god plz fucking stop this now. Wtf 🤬 why him of all people? Over the hill and hip problems. Why do people want him? Bc of his rings? Bc of his names?! Ffs he’s not gonna be the north/south guy this team needs
bunt_hamburger
Please no Patrick Kane. Get Guentzal wtf.
SeeDeez
Maybe Drury can continue his streak of signing past their prime guys for dirt cheap like he managed with Wheeler and Quick
Leaving_One_Dwigt
Is he a playoff differentiator at this point in his career. That’s all we should be focused on. Is he one of the missing pieces?
AARP_Rocky
Even if Kane signs at league minimum for 1 season, the biggest problem I have with him is he will hinder Lafreniere from playing a bigger role on this team.
_mynameisclarence
1 year deal I’m great with.. but that cannot be the only move up front.
NYR_Aufheben
Typical Rangers.
Shiny_Mew76
Please sign someone who can move the puck out of the zone quickly. I like Kane, but aren’t we in need of a high end puck moving defenseman? Fox will be healthy, but someone on the Top 4 would be nice.
Still like the idea, I just think we have bigger priorities right now. Although he would be a good 2RW, so that would be good.
the_mair
This feels like it’s gonna happen
Konvict_Kitty
worst mistake we could make. has everyone forgotten how many times we signed a “super star” that was 1-2 years past their prime?
NickFotiu
Oy.
swiftkickinthedick
This is the worst fucking article ever
glok101
Please no 👎
whitekimchee
Look I know he showed that he still has some juice left after joining the wings. But dude had a godamn hip resurfacing surgery (at a hospital coincidentally that i worked at). I don’t see him playing anywhere close to a full season without some injury mishap
TreeFugger69420
He’s gonna be in his late 30s. He’s gonna be slow. He’s gonna make East/west passes. He’s gonna fit right in.
EntireTruth4641
Awful. Slow and another player on the decline. Rangers need to get younger.
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I don’t mind it for the right price + he had good chemistry with Kreider
I still don’t understand how he’d fix any of the key problems that made the Rangers lose to the Panthers. I don’t want him at veteran minimum and you know he’d get more than that, so like what is the purpose?
This is dumb. This addresses none of the fundamental issues the team had in the playoffs.
No no no
He was a solid scorer with the red wings last season. I wouldn’t mind signing him for the right price.
Drury about to honor Sather’s retirement by doing the most Glen Sather thing in the history of Glen Sather
not particularly interested. signing Kane after shooting the highest 5v5% of his career, despite the fact that his individual 5v5 rate metrics, [especially his primary assists](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GRBab3qWIAA0kVE?format=png&name=medium), continue to plummet, is not in NYR’s best interest, especially for the AAV he’s going to command
he’s also not a playdriver anymore, and considering NYR does not appear to be fixing their problems exiting the zone on the backend, he’s only going to get further exposed
I don’t like Kane as a human but having him being healthy and feeding Mika would do a lot for the teams offense. If they don’t absolutely overpay out the ass for him it wouldn’t be a bad thing
Geez same plan as always
Go get past prime old guys !
The weirdest part of this article is all of a sudden Larry says trading Kreider is the only way to open up cap for a guy like Guentzel. Where the hell did that come from? Not a mention of Trouba at all? Hmm.
>Larry Brooks rumor.
Move along, folks.
On its face, this is the kind of Rangers move I hate. But when looking to plug an obvious hole at 1RW, a diminished Kane is the best realistic option available. Hell even Injured Kane was better than the carousel of who-gives-a-fuck we’ve had on the top line.
To be real, I think the amount that Mika and Kreider have accomplished while saddled with literal anchors is incredible. Give them a real talent.
This also gives the option to put Kane with Panarin and try Laf, a very real play driver up there
I’m fine with this as a 2 year stop gap until Travis Konecny is a free agent.
On the one hand, landing a legit, proven 1RW should be priority #1 this offseason. Kane obviously checks a lot of boxes. That said, Kane is more of a “win-now” pick (as in the next 1-2 years), whereas we ideally need a longer-term solution. I’d rather get someone younger, but if we can nab Kane for a (relatively) inexpensive price, it’s a win. Best case scenario, he continues his form with the Wings (but on a much better team!). Worst case scenario, he’s an easy flip.
Bottom line, I’m glad we’re at least focused on addressing the #1 priority. Mika with a legit 1RW will regain his form. He’s not a lost cause, and anyone suggesting that has lost the plot.
Give him the Bobby Holik deal while you’re at it.
i can’t recall if he played with K+Z last time he was here, if he was, it couldnt have been more than a few games b/c tarasenko was working better with them. But idk maybe if they have a whole season to gel they’ll figure it out. i mean if Kane can’t get that line going than nobody obtainable will, and you may as well blow it all up.
I guess we’re going vintage Rangers so we’re looking at Kane or Stamkos
No thanks.
Oh god plz fucking stop this now. Wtf 🤬 why him of all people? Over the hill and hip problems. Why do people want him? Bc of his rings? Bc of his names?! Ffs he’s not gonna be the north/south guy this team needs
Please no Patrick Kane. Get Guentzal wtf.
Maybe Drury can continue his streak of signing past their prime guys for dirt cheap like he managed with Wheeler and Quick
Is he a playoff differentiator at this point in his career. That’s all we should be focused on. Is he one of the missing pieces?
Even if Kane signs at league minimum for 1 season, the biggest problem I have with him is he will hinder Lafreniere from playing a bigger role on this team.
1 year deal I’m great with.. but that cannot be the only move up front.
Typical Rangers.
Please sign someone who can move the puck out of the zone quickly. I like Kane, but aren’t we in need of a high end puck moving defenseman? Fox will be healthy, but someone on the Top 4 would be nice.
Still like the idea, I just think we have bigger priorities right now. Although he would be a good 2RW, so that would be good.
This feels like it’s gonna happen
worst mistake we could make. has everyone forgotten how many times we signed a “super star” that was 1-2 years past their prime?
Oy.
This is the worst fucking article ever
Please no 👎
Look I know he showed that he still has some juice left after joining the wings. But dude had a godamn hip resurfacing surgery (at a hospital coincidentally that i worked at). I don’t see him playing anywhere close to a full season without some injury mishap
He’s gonna be in his late 30s. He’s gonna be slow. He’s gonna make East/west passes. He’s gonna fit right in.
Awful. Slow and another player on the decline. Rangers need to get younger.