There's a reason why Kane did not sign with the Sabres

[RETURNTOGLORY]

He has inside knowledge of the dysfunctional aspect of this team and lack of leadership both ON the ice and off.

He could have been a difference maker here. 

[sabremike]

He's completely washed. We dodged a bullet because the guy has nothing left.

[Sabres Fan in NS]

Indeed.

The Sabres did not want him.

Now I feel like I need to shower after addressing this nonsense.

[Pimlach]

1 hour ago, RETURNTOGLORY said:

He has inside knowledge of the dysfunctional aspect of this team and lack of leadership both ON the ice and off.

He could have been a difference maker here. 

Yes, Kane has the same "inside knowledge" that everyone else has.   Literally every veteran player in the league knows about Buffalo.  They meet former Sabres players and what do you think they hear?   What do you think ROR told the boys in St Louis?  What do you think Reinhart and Montour tell the the guys on Florida?  Nothing good for sure.  

The problems with the franchise start at the very top and that stink permeates all the way down.   This is not a secret requiring inside knowledge.  

 

[RETURNTOGLORY]

48 minutes ago, sabremike said:

He's completely washed. We dodged a bullet because the guy has nothing left.

Not the point. The fact that @ this stage of his career he would not want to play at home is telling. 

[LGR4GM]

1 minute ago, RETURNTOGLORY said:

Not the point. The fact that @ this stage of his career he would not want to play at home is telling. 

This isn't his home. 

[RETURNTOGLORY]

33 minutes ago, Pimlach said:

Yes, Kane has the same "inside knowledge" that everyone else has.   Literally every veteran player in the league knows about Buffalo.  They meet former Sabres players and what do you think they hear?   What do you think ROR told the boys in St Louis?  What do you think Reinhart and Montour tell the the guys on Florida?  Nothing good for sure.  

The problems with the franchise start at the very top and that stink permeates all the way down.   This is not a secret requiring inside knowledge.  

 

Actually,  he has a cousin in the organization, so I'd say his "inside knowledge " may be better than most 😉

 

[LGR4GM]

2 hours ago, RETURNTOGLORY said:

He has inside knowledge of the dysfunctional aspect of this team and lack of leadership both ON the ice and off.

He could have been a difference maker here. 

He has 1g 3a and is a -7.

We need a player, just not him. 

[RETURNTOGLORY]

2 minutes ago, LGR4GM said:

This isn't his home. 

He was born in Buffalo AND "During the offseason, he lives in Hamburg, New York in a house on the shores of Lake Erie"

 

 

Just now, LGR4GM said:

He has 1g 3a and is a -7.

We need a player, just not him. 

Agreed. My point is that the reputation of this team is known league wide.

[LGR4GM]

4 minutes ago, RETURNTOGLORY said:

He was born in Buffalo AND "During the offseason, he lives in Hamburg, New York in a house on the shores of Lake Erie"

 

 

Agreed. My point is that the reputation of this team is known league wide.

Pretty sure he sold that house to Jack Eichel years ago. Wasn't that the deal?

Kane hasn't owned a house in Buffalo in almost 5 years and tried to sell said home as late as 7 years ago. This isn't his home. 

https://www.wgrz.com/article/money/patrick-kane-nets-25-million-in-house-sale/71-ad4e994d-6f56-43da-b302-c47033738fb3

 

Edited December 20, 2023 by LGR4GM

[Pimlach]

7 minutes ago, RETURNTOGLORY said:

He was born in Buffalo AND "During the offseason, he lives in Hamburg, New York in a house on the shores of Lake Erie"

 

In 2017 I spent the month of July living in a house on the Shores of Lake Erie, just down the block from Kane's place.    His house was for sale back then.  I assume its sold by now?  

He has probably spent more of his coming of age years in the Detroit area than in Buffalo.  

Edited December 20, 2023 by Pimlach

[DarthEbriate]

The real reason: he wanted to sink the Wings. He's an internal agent for the Hawks (the Wings' ancient nemesis from the old Norris/Central days).

They're 1-5-1 since he started playing.

[DarthEbriate]

Also, check the VO production since Kane joined the Wings: 7 GP 1-1-2 Even

And with only a bit more than half the time on ice. Avg TOI: VO 11:07 v. Kane 19:25

[mike65]

The pegulas

[PromoTheRobot]

4 hours ago, RETURNTOGLORY said:

 

He could have been a difference maker here. 

Based on what Kane has done in 7 games with the Wings, I'm not sure what we missed out on exactly.

[PromoTheRobot]

1 hour ago, mike65 said:

The pegulas

There's Ty Dunne's next expose. Just have to find 25 people to interview. @PASabreFan are you available?

[Sabres Super Fan]

It was crushing for the Buffalo Sabres franchise because he had a name to help sell tickets. Yes Patrick Kane’s best days are behind him but he has marquee which the Buffalo Sabres need to sell tickets. When the Buffalo Sabres ask for public money New York State residents are going to say you can’t fill the arena why should Buffalo and New York State make that public investment? The Buffalo Sabres attendance is a huge problem now in my opinion. Go Sabres! Let’s Go Buffalo 

Edited December 21, 2023 by Sabres Super Fan

[SDS]

6 minutes ago, Sabres Super Fan said:

It was crushing for the Buffalo Sabres franchise because he had a name to help sell tickets. Yes Patrick Kane’s best days are behind him but he has marquee which the Buffalo Sabres need to sell tickets. When the Buffalo Sabres ask for public money New York State residents are going to say you can’t fill the arena why should Buffalo and New York State make that public investment? The Buffalo Sabres attendance is a huge problem now in my opinion. Go Sabres! Let’s Go Buffalo 

And how many games do you think this would have lasted?

[JohnC]

2 hours ago, RETURNTOGLORY said:

He was born in Buffalo AND "During the offseason, he lives in Hamburg, New York in a house on the shores of Lake Erie"

 

 

Agreed. My point is that the reputation of this team is known league wide.

The decrepit reputation of this franchise has been known for more than a dozen years. You don't have to be a NHL insider to know what every casual hockey fan has known for a long time. 

[LGR4GM]

1 hour ago, Sabres Super Fan said:

It was crushing for the Buffalo Sabres franchise because he had a name to help sell tickets. Yes Patrick Kane’s best days are behind him but he has marquee which the Buffalo Sabres need to sell tickets. When the Buffalo Sabres ask for public money New York State residents are going to say you can’t fill the arena why should Buffalo and New York State make that public investment? The Buffalo Sabres attendance is a huge problem now in my opinion. Go Sabres! Let’s Go Buffalo 

I've never met anyone who would buy tickets simply because Kane was signed. Everyone I know wants to the team to stop sucking. 

55 minutes ago, SDS said:

And how many games do you think this would have lasted?

A week at best

[Kr632]

3 hours ago, LGR4GM said:

Pretty sure he sold that house to Jack Eichel years ago. Wasn't that the deal?

Kane hasn't owned a house in Buffalo in almost 5 years and tried to sell said home as late as 7 years ago. This isn't his home. 

https://www.wgrz.com/article/money/patrick-kane-nets-25-million-in-house-sale/71-ad4e994d-6f56-43da-b302-c47033738fb3

 

Pretty sure he bought a house near Chicago in April. 

[OverPowerYou]

The problem with the Sabres is that they bring in veterans and NHL stars like Steve Ott, Brian Gionta, Eric Staal, Taylor Hall, Kyle Okposo when it’s 3 years too late. Just stop taking risks on prospects and make a trade for a proven player in their prime for once! 

Edited December 21, 2023 by OverPowerYou

[RochesterExpat]

5 hours ago, SDS said:

And how many games do you think this would have lasted?

If your Sabres excitement lasts for more than four games, seek immediate medical attention as this can lead to permanent emotional damage.

[sabrefanday1]

Who cares? Detroit has stunk since signing him...coincidence? I dont' believe in coincidences and besides Kane is the exact oppostie of what this team needs. It does not need another floater... I wish for Marcus back for Xmas (or someone to add some muscle please) 

[Skibum]

It doesn't take insider knowledge to know that the Sabres organization is a dumpster fire.