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Edmonton Oilers Trade Evander Kane to Vancouver Canucks
GREATER VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, JUN 25 – The trade clears $5.125 million in cap space for the Oilers and adds a veteran forward to the Canucks, who gave up a 2025 fourth-round pick, sources said.
- On Wednesday, the Edmonton Oilers sent 33-year-old winger Evander Kane back to his hometown team, the Vancouver Canucks, in return for a 2025 fourth-round draft pick.
- Kane's move followed his injury-filled 2024-25 season with Edmonton and the team's need to clear his $5.125 million cap hit without retaining salary.
- Kane, a Vancouver native and former Vancouver Giants player, expressed excitement to return home and thanked Edmonton's organization, teammates, and community.
- Over the course of 15 seasons and 930 NHL appearances, Kane has accumulated 326 goals along with 291 assists, while Canucks GM Patrik Allvin commended Kane's tough physical style as a valuable asset on the ice.
- The trade gives the Oilers cap flexibility ahead of a busy offseason, while Vancouver hopes Kane's experience adds depth after missing the playoffs last season.
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Edmonton Oilers trade veteran forward Evander Kane to Vancouver Canucks
The Edmonton Oilers announced Wednesday they have traded veteran forward Evander Kane to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. This will be Kane’s 16th NHL season, having played 930 games with the Atlanta Thrashers, Winnipeg Jets, Buffalo Sabres, San Jose Sharks and Oilers. Kane, 33, totaled 44 points (from 24 goals and 20 assists) and led the NHL with 37 playoff penalty minutes in over 77 appearances…
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