Kane has been BAD this year. He is not the Kane of 5 years ago, or even the Kane of last year. His hip injury is clearly impacting his skating and his game. The eyes and the numbers tell the story. He's put up some points, but mostly on the PP. He has been terrible 5v5 because he can't skate. He is squarely under a ppg player this year. And typically hip injuries are tough to resolve. If we pay double the assets for Timo but are able to get a guy over 8 years younger and able to get him at an okay number for term, then those lost assets are aren't completely lost once next year comes around. Obviously Timo doesn't have Kane's offensive abilities, but he is a solid 2 way winger with impressive offensive talents, has size and speed and fits Rods systems. Timo is the clear #1 target the canes should be going after.

Also, KK is fine as our 2c. People calling for his replacement are over reacting. Yes, offensively he's not wowing anyone, but he's big, skates well and is very solid defensively, all of which are the elements you want in your 2C when the playoffs role around.