His goals are all garbage goals though. To be fair I guess he still scores. But it's never from skill. I bet you don't hear a thing from him next season.
I'd say yeah he's a decent 2nd liner, but people talk about him like he can be elite. He just doesn't have the hockey sense to become an elite. He has the tools, but won't put it together. I enjoy him as a player because of his passion and heart, but he's nothing special, I have no problem dealing him, nor does 90% of the Jets fan base. In short, he's decent, but greatly over rated. The people that think Buffalo won definitely over rate Kane.
Two prospects, Stafford and a first is not a bad return. Sure Stafford wouldn't have cost much, but he can easily take Kane's place down the stretch. Chevy is talking about resigning him long term as well. I think Stafford finishes the year off strong too and becomes a favorite in Winnipeg.