James Tanner: Capitals Should Aggressively Pursue Evandar Kane

I think acquiring Evander Kane would be the worst move the Capitals could make. Samsonov and 2 first round picks???? Yikes.....

lol Sergei samsonov, there's a name I forgot about

I think acquiring Evander Kane would be the worst move the Capitals could make. Samsonov and 2 first round picks???? Yikes.....
- TheUltimateJet

that's what the trade idea was. only garf is expecting that treasure trove of assets in return

I think acquiring Evander Kane would be the worst move the Capitals could make. Samsonov and 2 first round picks???? Yikes.....
- TheUltimateJet

It’s Sergei, not Ilya.

JVR would be a better addition

Bowey and a 2nd

Evander, not Evandar

keep eating magic beans

Andre Burakovsky and orpik

for

manning, fillipula (flyers will even eat 50%), 3rd rd pick, 6th

Sergei Samsonov hasn't played pro since 2011.

Sergei Samsonov??

James Tanner: Capitals Should Aggressively Pursue Evandar Kane
- james_tanner1

paying a couple firsts and Sergei Samsonov wouldn't be a bad idea.
- james_tanner1

And you think you'd be a good GM. I LOVE IT.

According to NHL.com, the Caps are 18th in the league in shot attempts for at 5 on 5.

Perhaps they should add Dan Girardi, Who is having an excellent year with close to even zone starts!
Actually more fantasy value then OEL!
Can't make this crap up- Love it!

Perhaps they should add Dan Girardi, Who is having an excellent year with close to even zone starts!
Actually more fantasy value then OEL!
Can't make this crap up- Love it!
- camfor

If that is what the unicorn stats suggest, then it has to be true.

You're going to cut a guy for throwing his Silver Medal but the Caps should sign Evander Kane.

Hi James,

How do you think the caps would do in a 7 game series vs the penguins this year?

You're going to cut a guy for throwing his Silver Medal but the Caps should sign Evander Kane.
- Garnie

Tanner's response:

Tanner's response:


- Tumbleweed

Garnie's response:

LIES

[quote=Kunit]Hi James,

How do you think the caps would do in a 7 game series vs the penguins this year?
https://youtu.be/CmC1lNvVwlI

Hey Tanner. I know you just look at the numbers and nothing else, don't understand the game, think the players are robots, don't know the dressing room makes a huge difference to the outcome of games. But I'll try and clue you in. Kane's a dic. I get the feeling big personality Ovi has long been an issue there. So the last thing they need is another distraction.

lol... k.

A team with leadership issues and is known for having prima donnas... needs another prima donna who doesn't bring any leadership.

Tanner, the Caps underlying numbers have been less than stellar and the second half of the season will most likely bare this out. Trading two 1st rounders plus Samsonov for Kane who will be a UFA would be the definition of insanity and desperation. The Caps have work to do on the back end and need to get guys like Bura going if they are going to compete.

Here's a better trade idea for you. The Caps should consider trading Holtby. Yep, that's right, Holtby. The Caps could promote Grubauer to the starters role and they would get a good return on him. The Caps could more than likely obtain a 1st and a very high end prospect at a minimum which would allow them to transition on the fly. With Grubs and Samsonov coming over next year they would be fine in net for years to come.

Aren't the first 70+ games all dictated by luck anyway?

Aren't the first 70+ games all dictated by luck anyway?
- jmatchett383

So many Tanner contradictions to choose from. Where does one start?