Like...one of the current 7 defensemen on the Ducks NHL roster? I count 9 on their website, but will admit I have no idea if anyone is hurt.
- eichiefs9

Chief, I found the woman who scared Julien from coming to NY.



http://nypost.com/2017/02...eet-nycs-vigilante-vegan/

I think there were a few players sold at a high. Bobby Ryan? Corey Conacher?

Hey EK,

It seems as though talks between the Avs and Canes about Duchene died down since Francis doesn't want to give up a young and established D man like Slavin for a player having 2 years left on his deal before become a UFA. Are the Canadiens and Islanders the favorites now if he moves?

Also is Anaheim now the favorite to get Landeskog with one of their young Dmen like Vatanen since talks with Boston died down because they didn't want to include Carlo or MaCavoy?

Thanks
- Avsrchamps01

what kinda weirdo asks a serious question in the comment section of the rumor blogs? gtfo

I don't see Anaheim moving Fowler, Lindholm or Vatanen for Kane

But we're not trading Michel Sergachault
- obie

What about Chiquita Nerbak?

I think some players will try a little harder in or close to contract years. I don't believe that to be the case with Kane. Kane bears it all on the ice every game. His success is due to him being healthy and clicking with an all world center. Combine that with plenty of puck luck and you've got a guy who's never been hotter. He plays hard every game, whether it's the first day of the season or the last.

I think if the Sabres are confident he can be resigned, you hang on to him. He is a huge piece, and the type of player teams are always looking for. The Sabres, by no means, are in the hunt for the Stanley Cup at this stage. Kane is still young enough (25) to be part of the team when it's ready to compete for the cup (2-3 years). Signing him for under $6 mill would be awesome. The amazing thing about Kane is...he's scoring all these goals, without getting a sniff of the 1st unit powerplay!! Which is a bit baffling, especially with Reinhart being out the last couple of games, and Matt Moulson taking his spot. Kane is a legit power-forward, and has the skill set to be one of the best in the NHL for the next number of years. I don't see how a top-4 d-man can make up for moving that.

Keep him. Sign a top-4 dman in the off-season, or move some of their other young forwards (we have had a number of recent call ups show they can play - Bailey, Baptiste, Rodrigues, Carrier...Nylander in the AHL) which makes others (Girgensons, Ennis, Foligno) expendable.

The Edmonton Oilers are a perfect example of how some minor tweaks (along with the gradual maturation of young stars) can create a huge jump from one season to the next. Moving Hall is tough to call a minor tweak, but that was more of a locker-room addition by subtraction. No one would argue that Adam Larson is an upgrade in talent over Taylor Hall. I don't feel Kane is a locker-room issue. Outside of that, the Oilers moves were fairly minor (and even slightly negative...Lucic) but the team has seen a significant jump in production.

The Sabres could see a similar jump next year assuming some shrewd moves on defense, and a healthy lineup.
- gipper0073

TL;DR

I think if the Sabres are confident he can be resigned, you hang on to him. He is a huge piece, and the type of player teams are always looking for. The Sabres, by no means, are in the hunt for the Stanley Cup at this stage. Kane is still young enough (25) to be part of the team when it's ready to compete for the cup (2-3 years). Signing him for under $6 mill would be awesome. The amazing thing about Kane is...he's scoring all these goals, without getting a sniff of the 1st unit powerplay!! Which is a bit baffling, especially with Reinhart being out the last couple of games, and Matt Moulson taking his spot. Kane is a legit power-forward, and has the skill set to be one of the best in the NHL for the next number of years. I don't see how a top-4 d-man can make up for moving that.

Keep him. Sign a top-4 dman in the off-season, or move some of their other young forwards (we have had a number of recent call ups show they can play - Bailey, Baptiste, Rodrigues, Carrier...Nylander in the AHL) which makes others (Girgensons, Ennis, Foligno) expendable.

The Edmonton Oilers are a perfect example of how some minor tweaks (along with the gradual maturation of young stars) can create a huge jump from one season to the next. Moving Hall is tough to call a minor tweak, but that was more of a locker-room addition by subtraction. No one would argue that Adam Larson is an upgrade in talent over Taylor Hall. I don't feel Kane is a locker-room issue. Outside of that, the Oilers moves were fairly minor (and even slightly negative...Lucic) but the team has seen a significant jump in production.

The Sabres could see a similar jump next year assuming some shrewd moves on defense, and a healthy lineup.
- gipper0073

Name the top 4 defensemen that we'll be signing, im listening

Hey Ek, who is the one big name you haven't heard a lot of talk about that you feel will be moved at the deadline?

Hey Ek, who is the one big name you haven't heard a lot of talk about that you feel will be moved at the deadline?
- pjdevil

Peter Forsberg.

Name the top 4 defensemen that we'll be signing, im listening
- Acup2buff

Jay McKee.

When I can start writing the Vegas blogs?
- Streit2ThePoint

ASAP

Hey Ek, how do you see the Cammalleri situation in NJ turning out? They have a bit of an issue with the Expansion Draft and could be taking a risk if they trade him since they would likely have to expose a key player (Zajac/Palmieri)... Could the Devils trade for a high salary vet just to expose him this off-season?

I think some players will try a little harder in or close to contract years. I believe that to be the case with Kane. O'Rielly bears it all on the ice every game. His success is due to him being healthy and clicking with an all world winger. Combine that with plenty of puck luck and you've got a guy who's never been hotter. He plays hard every game, whether it's the first day of the season or the last.
- TheSabresTaco

Fixed

What about Chiquita Nerbak?
- Feds91Stammer

He doesn't sound French, I'll allow it

I think if the Sabres are confident he can be resigned, you hang on to him. He is a huge piece, and the type of player teams are always looking for. The Sabres, by no means, are in the hunt for the Stanley Cup at this stage. Kane is still young enough (25) to be part of the team when it's ready to compete for the cup (2-3 years). Signing him for under $6 mill would be awesome. The amazing thing about Kane is...he's scoring all these goals, without getting a sniff of the 1st unit powerplay!! Which is a bit baffling, especially with Reinhart being out the last couple of games, and Matt Moulson taking his spot. Kane is a legit power-forward, and has the skill set to be one of the best in the NHL for the next number of years. I don't see how a top-4 d-man can make up for moving that.

Keep him. Sign a top-4 dman in the off-season, or move some of their other young forwards (we have had a number of recent call ups show they can play - Bailey, Baptiste, Rodrigues, Carrier...Nylander in the AHL) which makes others (Girgensons, Ennis, Foligno) expendable.

The Edmonton Oilers are a perfect example of how some minor tweaks (along with the gradual maturation of young stars) can create a huge jump from one season to the next. Moving Hall is tough to call a minor tweak, but that was more of a locker-room addition by subtraction. No one would argue that Adam Larson is an upgrade in talent over Taylor Hall. I don't feel Kane is a locker-room issue. Outside of that, the Oilers moves were fairly minor (and even slightly negative...Lucic) but the team has seen a significant jump in production.

The Sabres could see a similar jump next year assuming some shrewd moves on defense, and a healthy lineup.
- gipper0073

This is what got him in all that legal trouble with the girl showing up at the hospital.

Eklund: The Evander Kane-undrum and "What the Ek Wednesday" Ask Away..
- Eklund

you guys need to get your sh!t together for fantasy hockey


monday morning it says week 20, playing a team in the division

monday night, it gives the score of your division match


tuesday morning, ooh wait, it's week one of the playoffs


come on man

Name the top 4 defensemen that we'll be signing, im listening
- Acup2buff

Brian Strait, Mike Mottau, Andy Sutton, Milan Jurcina

When will you ban all of the mods, free all of the forgotten, and finally make this site great again Ek?

you guys need to get your sh!t together for fantasy hockey


monday morning it says week 20, playing a team in the division

monday night, it gives the score of your division match


tuesday morning, ooh wait, it's week one of the playoffs


come on man
- homiedclown

Brian Strait, Mike Mottau, Andy Sutton, Milan Jurcina
- eichiefs9

He never said top 4 "NHL" defenseman I suppose

When will you ban all of the mods, free all of the forgotten, and finally make this site great again Ek?
- RonPielep

The Hockeybuzz Purge

All bans are lifted for one 24 hour period.

He never said top 4 "NHL" defenseman I suppose
- obie

I'd suggest Brent Burns was traded at his "perceived high" but Minnesota is probably kicking themselves in hindsight. At the time Burns was an all-star and one of the top defenders in the league. Minnesota gets a prime, yet struggling 20-30 goal Setoguchi, a talented prospect in Coyle and a 1st? That's a pretty good return at the time.. but not any more.

I'm going to go out on a limb and say this is one of those trades that has made current GM's shy away from trading their talented, "problem" players unless it's for an acceptable return.

C'mon Ek - the Flyers traded Richards & Carter at what they thought was their perceived high (probably right on Richards and not on Carter).

Taylor Hall? Subban? Weber?