Another update on Patrick Kane, evaluating the Bobby Ryan trade two years later, the Flyers sign a free-agent forward and more.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS (via THE GLOBE AND MAIL): Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane has hired lawyer Paul Cambria as a police investigation continues regarding an incident involving a young woman at his Hamburg, NY summer home last weekend. Cambria represented Kane in 2009, when he pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct after being accused of assaulting a Buffalo cab driver. Kane had a low-key celebration with the Stanley Cup on Saturday, as the investigation forced him to cancel his tentative plans to bring the trophy to a local children’s hospital, his favorite pizza place and a local bar.
The Bobby Ryan trade looks like a win for the Anaheim Ducks.
CBS SPORTS: Adam Gretz believes the trade between the Anaheim Ducks and Ottawa Senators that shipped Bobby Ryan to the Senators two years ago for Jakob Silfverberg was a big win for the Ducks, who also received prospect winger Stefan Noesen and a first-round pick in 2014, used to select promising forward Nick Ritchie.
SPECTOR’S NOTE: What the Senators got so far is a very expensive right wing whose production isn’t close to the numbers he once put up with the Ducks. Silfverberg appears poised to break out as a scorer, and if Noesen or Ritchie blossom into quality NHL talent, this could become one of the most lopsided deals in NHL history.
FLYERS.COM: The Philadelphia Flyers signed free-agent forward Chris Porter to a one-year, two-way contract yesterday.
SPECTOR’S NOTE: It’s been noted the Flyers now have 27 forwards under contract. Perhaps GM Ron Hextall has a trade in mind down the road?
TORONTO SUN: Former Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Gus Mortson passed away at the age of 90. Mortson won four Stanley Cups with the Maple Leafs (1947 through 1949, and in 1951), played in the NHL All-Star game eight times and twice led the league in penalty minutes.
CSNWASHINGTON.COM: The Washington Capitals will no longer share the ECHL’s South Carolina Stingrays with the Boston Bruins, as the latter entered into an affiliate agreement with the Gwinnett Gladiators.
Nick, I didn’t say it was the most lopsided. I said it could potentially become one of the most lopsided.
And I, for one, share that opinion. This coming season Ryan has lots to live up to. There was certainly nothing wrong with his 2-way game this past season and I can recall at least 3 times when he preserved a win with some diligent back-checking. But of course, that’s not what they signed him to that long-term deal for (which kicks in this season)and while 19 goals may be OK for a 2nd or 3rd liner, they need at least 25 to 30 from his him this season. We’ll see.
If the trend continues and Silfverberg does break out, I struggle to see how it doesn’t drop into the top ten most lopsided trades in history.
IF Ryan continues to struggle to score goals at the same time. Of course, as I’ve said before, if your uncle had different equipment he’d be your aunt.
Potential for one of the most lopsided? I understand Anaheim may come out the winner but the leagues been around along time and there are a lot of what ifs here.
Like what if Silfverberg was still on the Sens as their top rw rather than on a Stanley cup contender insulated behind Getslaf line and having Keslee as centre.
We will all have to see how Noespn does and the draft pick is always a Hail Mary.
The safest comment to make about philly imho is someone named Schenn is likely on his way out of Philly. Hextall’s recent extensions have made it clear Braden is going to be sold off to the highest bidder by mid year. Clears the way for a more prominent role for Scott Laugton. As previously discussed Luke may be gonzo too.
I just have no idea on likely return. Time will tell. But I will bet picks or forward prospects.
I’m with Lyle. This trade has the potential to be very bad & could easily go down as 1 of the worst trades in the modern era.
Silfverberg is blossoming right before our eyes & could generate as many goals & points this season as Ryan. Certainly by the following season he may well be better than Ryan. Noesen is a wild card having lost the entire 2013-14 season to injury but was a high pick, 1st round, 21st overall in 2011, is a big body at 6’2″ 205 lbs & was a solid scorer in Jr. Ritchie is going to be a stud. We won’t be able to fully evaluate this deal for another 5 years but it looks very bad for Ottawa now & can only get worse.
Most lopsided trade ever Middleton for Hodge – nothing will ever come close to that 😛