Report: Kane turns down trade offer, has “no interest” in joining Rangers' rival

According to multiple online reports, Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland took a couple giant risks yesterday, sending trade offers to both the San Jose Sharks and the Chicago Blackhawks for the likes of Erik Karlsson and Patrick Kane, respectively.

We've heard rumors for weeks that the Oilers had interest in both these players, but it wasn't until yesterday that we had official confirmation of a potential trade. TSN insider Chris Johnston reported earlier this week that the Oilers and the Sharks have re-engaged in trade talks surrounding Karlsson, but that there are major financial hurdles for the teams to overcome in order to consummate a deal.

Yesterday, Oilers insider Jason Gregor of TSN 1260 confirmed that the Oilers have indeed submitted an offer to the Sharks for Karlsson and are waiting to hear back on a counter-offer.

Interestingly enough, Sportsnet NHL's insider Elliotte Friedman also reports that Holland and the Oilers are interested in Chicago Blackhawks superstar Patrick Kane and engaged in trade negotiations with the team yesterday in an attempt to woo Kane to Edmonton. Friedman reports that the Oilers "reached out" to Kane, but so too did the Dallas Stars, Vegas Golden Knights and the Toronto Maple Leafs. In other words: The Oilers have competition if they want to land Kane.

Today, New York Islanders insider Stefen Rosner reported that Kane turned down an offer from Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello saying that Kane has "no interest" in joining the Islanders. It's believed that Kane's desire to join the New York Rangers is at the heart of his trade denial.

More from Rosner:

The New York Islanders need to add a high-caliber forward if they are going to make the postseason. While there may have been interest in Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane, the feeling is not mutual.

Per a league source, Kane has “no interest” in joining the Islanders, and that makes sense.

The New York Islanders need to add a high-caliber forward if they are going to make the postseason. While there may have been interest in Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane, the feeling is not mutual.

Per a league source, Kane has “no interest” in joining the Islanders, and that makes sense.

- Stefen Rosner

The Rangers, of course, made a big move in acquiring Vladimir Tarasenko from the St. Louis Blues earlier this month and now it's believed that they can't afford Kane even if they wanted him. Still, Kane seems intent on waiting for the Blueshirts to make a deal for him.