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Evander Kane Trade Imminent, With Two “Likely” Landing Spots
According to Kevin Weekes, Evander Kane is about to be traded by the Vancouver Canucks. Where will he wind up?
According to Kevin Weekes, Evander Kane is likely to be traded by the Vancouver Canucks. One of the many members of the team the Canucks are taking trade calls on, Kane is a player most expect to be moved ahead of the trade deadline. Weekes posted on X, “Per multiple sources, I’m told the @DallasStars and @Avalanche are among the likely destinations for @Canucks F Kane via potential trade.”
In fairness, Weekes did not say that a trade was on the verge of being dealt or that a deal was imminent between the Canucks and one of these two teams. But it does sound like a trade could be right around the corner. It might get done prior to the Olympic roster freeze.
Kane had a slower start to the season, but he’s coming on as the season rolls along. He’s had a good two weeks, but more importantly for contenders, he’s a player with a proven playoff resume. He led the Oilers in playoff scoring the season he was signed there, and, when healthy, he’s been a valuable part of a couple of playoff runs.
If a team like Dallas or Colorado is interested and it doesn’t cost more than a late-round pick to acquire him, he could be a home run addition.
Kane is a pending UFA. Whatever team trades for him is grabbing a pure rental with a playoff past. They’ll be hoping to catch lightning in a bottle and that Kane will be a nice top-nine addition to an already strong forward group.
As expected, the two different fan bases in Colorado and Dallas have had differing takes on the Weekes report. Not everyone is a fan, while some like the edge and intensity that Kane would bring.
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