Oilers and Evander Kane unable to reach an agreement
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There's a chance that Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane could be traded this summer.
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman shared on the 32 Thoughts podcast that Kane's name has come up in trade rumors as the Oilers face a cap crunch.
There were rumors that they had asked Evander Kane to waive his no-move clause.
Elliotte Friedman reveals the Oilers could be looking to trade Evander Kane
This potential trade talk seems to be tied to the Oilers' efforts to retain their pending free agents. It appears they might need to move Kane's $5.125 million cap hit to free up space.
Jeff Jackson said they are trying to sign all of their UFAs and they are working at it.
Kane had a rough Stanley Cup playoff run, hampered by injuries, which might make other teams hesitant to take on his significant cap hit, especially considering his off-ice history.
� There's been chatter that the @EdmontonOilers will be shopping Evander Kane this summer. He's had some bad injuries and has not been able to have the same impact he was having in 2021/2021.
2021/2022 Playoffs:
� 15 Games played
� 13 Goals
� 4 Assists
� 73 Hits
2022/2023 Playoffs:
� 12 Games Played
� 3 Goals
� 2 Assists
� 52 Hits
2023/2024 Playoffs:
� 20 Games Played
� 4 Goals
� 4 Assists
� 64 Hits
2021/2022 Playoffs:
� 15 Games played
� 13 Goals
� 4 Assists
� 73 Hits
2022/2023 Playoffs:
� 12 Games Played
� 3 Goals
� 2 Assists
� 52 Hits
2023/2024 Playoffs:
� 20 Games Played
� 4 Goals
� 4 Assists
� 64 Hits
With two years and $5.125 million left on his current contract, trading Kane could be a challenge for the Oilers.
| POLL | ||
30 JUIN | 293 ANSWERS Oilers and Evander Kane unable to reach an agreement What are your thoughts on the possibility of the Edmonton Oilers trading Evander Kane? | ||
| Supportive | 146 | 49.8 % |
| Concerned | 77 | 26.3 % |
| Skeptical | 70 | 23.9 % |
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