NHL mega trade around Kane impacts as far as Langnau

In the distant NHL, stars are moved from club to club shortly before the transfer deadline. The teams that don’t stand a chance today are trading players for hope in the form of draft picks and talent.

This is how Nino Niederreiter ended up in Winnipeg or Timo Meier in New Jersey. And last night former Biel lockout guest Patrick Kane, 34, in New York, which could have ramifications for the SCL Tigers.

After 16 years with the Chicago Blackhawks and three Stanley Cup victories, the American star forward, whose contract expires at the end of the season, has been traded to the Rangers. In order for the New Yorkers to stay under the salary cap, the NHL wage cap, Chicago takes half the wages and the deal is made through the Arizona Coyotes, who swallow 25% of the salary.

Two mufflers for Tigers within a few hours

But what does that have to do with Langnau? Chicago not only received draft picks, but also the rights to Vili Saarijärvi. The 25-year-old defender has been delighting Tigers fans since this season with his elegant runs and powerful shots and has another season under contract at Emmental.

The transfer deal between the NHL and the National League allowed the Blackhawks to sign the Finn in the summer. The chances of Saarijärvi ending up in the NHL have increased a lot with the transfer. Just for fun, Chicago barely won its rights.

After all, the Tigers would be financially compensated for an early departure. But the people of Langnauer have other concerns right now. Just hours before the Kane deal, Ambri sealed SCL’s fate in Davos (3-2 after 0-2). The Tigers have to go to the play-out against Ajoie and are in danger of being relegated.

Source : Blick