Evander Kane linked to pair of Oilers division rivals

It once again appears as though an NHL club is ready to move on from talented but controversial forward Evander Kane. Multiple reports in recent weeks have indicated that the Edmonton Oilers are allegedly hoping for a split with Kane, and more fuel was dumped on the firethanks to comments made by Insider Jeff Parsons: 

“What makes him such a wild card is that it’s hard to read from day to day and interview to interview where Kane stands health wise," Parsons said. "CEO Jeff Jackson mentioned an “issue with his hip,” and the nature of his injury and recovery path remains unclear. Meanwhile, Kane called it a “sports hernia” that was bugging him most of last season. Is it a hip? Is it a hernia? Is it a bit of both? Do either keep him out to the point he’s unreliable?”

According to the "2 Mutts Hockey Podcast", the Los Angeles Kings and the Anaheim Ducks have interest in bringing Kane aboard. However, Kane allegedly has no interest in waiving his no trade clause, and wants to remain with the team. The podcast wrote the following on their social media account: 

"Evander Kane will be ready for training camp, he will take part in the Captain Skates come early September. Going on LTIR isn’t the plan according to sources. Kane & his family have invested in staying in Edmonton over the next two years & beyond. The Ducks & Kings have interest in Kane but he’s not looking to waive his NMC at this time. He WANTS to be an Oiler!"

Kane scored 24 goals with 20 assists in 77 regular season games during the 2023-24 campaign, and contributed another four goals and four assists in 20 playoff games during Edmonton's run to the Stanley Cup Final. 

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