I would be sad if he stayed but if Dahlen makes the team. Waiting until late next year or the following wouldn't be to bad. If he wins the SHL championship I think he will feel more inclined to come to the NHL. The ideal situation if he isn't in the NHL is that he goes to the AHL. We could have a very stacked Utica team. I hope Evander Kane is open to signing to a reasonable term if he fits their desired qualities. I have a conspiracy theory that comment linden said about adding free agents only if they are reasonable $$, term, and provide leadership in the room comment.. was meant for Evander. If he wants to come he has to be a good example for the kids and he has to be willing not to screw the team financially. I think he signs here because he wants to be a canuck. Unless they go deep in SJS. But long term the canucks team imo has a better chance of having more contending years then SJS. I have no basis for saying this but the upside of our kids has me thinking it. we could use his physical attributes and nhl expereince if he can become a leader for these boys.