Reports: Canucks acquire Vancouver native Evander Kane from Oilers
While the teams have yet to announce the deal, multiple media outlets reported that the Oilers will receive the Canucks' fourth-round pick in this weekend's NHL draft.
Also, Edmonton reportedly will not retain Kane's salary, therefore Vancouver will absorb a $5.125 million cap hit. Kane is entering the final season of a four-year, $20.5 million contract.
"As my time with the Edmonton Oilers has now come to a close, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank the entire organization, my teammates, and the incredible community of Edmonton," Kane wrote on X. "To the Oilers Ownership, front office, coaching staff, and trainers -- thank you for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to be a part of such a respected and passionate franchise. Your support meant everything, and I'll always be grateful for the chance to compete in the blue and orange. To my teammates -- thank you for the battles, the friendships, and the memories.
"I'll always remember the playoff runs, the highs and lows, and the pride of going to war with a special group of guys. To the fans -- thank you for embracing me and showing unwavering support throughout my time in Edmonton. Rogers Place was always electric, and I'm proud to have played in front of such a passionate hockey city. My family and I have built some incredible relationships that will last forever.
"With that said, I'm incredibly excited for the next chapter of my career as I join the Canucks. It's an honor to become part of an organization and team I grew up watching as a kid. Vancouver is a city that lives and breathes hockey, I'm looking forward to the opportunity to play in front of my hometown as I did many years ago as a Vancouver Giant. With appreciation, Evander Kane."
Kane, 33, recorded 12 points (six goals, six assists) in 21 playoff games before the Oilers fell to the Florida Panthers in six games in the Stanley Cup Final.
He sat out the entire regular season while recovering from multiple surgeries. He had surgery on Sept. 20 to repair two torn hip adductor muscles, two hernias and two torn lower abdominal muscles. He also had arthroscopic knee surgery on Jan. 9.
Kane has totaled 617 points (326 goals, 291 assists) in 930 career regular-season games with the Atlanta/Winnipeg franchise (2009-15), Buffalo Sabres (2015-18), San Jose Sharks (2018-21) and Oilers. He was selected by the Thrashers with the fourth overall pick of the 2009 NHL Draft.
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