Report: Sabres name their price for Kane

TSN analyst and NHL insider Darren Dreger was on Montreal’s TSN 690 radio station this morning discussing all the latest trade speculation around the NHL when he made a shocking declaration about the future of Buffalo Sabres forward Evander Kane.

We already know from Bob McKenzie’s reports yesterday that with unrestricted free-agency looming in the summer that it’s expected Kane will be moved at some point this season. But, what Dreger has uncovered, is the asking price for the 26-year-old winger.

“So you’re talking about probably at the very least a prospect and a draft pick. Or maybe Buffalo just wants a player who can play now, so you’re going to have to take on a contract.

Dreger went even further, offering up some potential destinations for Kane:

“If you’re a team like Anaheim, as an example, in that win-now mode – and they’re looking for a forward – Evander Kane makes some sense. But for cap reasons, budget reasons, maybe Anaheim – if they are genuinely interested – would have to add a contract just to make the money make sense.”

Kane as a member of the Anaheim Ducks seems like a perfect fit doesn’t it? With Patrick Eaves out long-term, Kane could provide the perfect solution. Again though, it all comes down to the return for Buffalo GM Jason Botterill. Do the Ducks have the assets to get a deal done? Stay tuned, until Kane is either traded or signs long-term in Buffalo, he’ll continue to be at the center of trade speculation.