Evander Kane: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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Welcome back to Canucks Notebook, the series on our website where we highlight Vancouver Canucks stories you might have missed! Last week, Evander Kane’s agent Dan Milstein revealed that the 35-year-old winger would be signing a contract in the KHL after going unsigned through NHL free agency.

Evander Kane News / Daily Faceoff / November 10

Evander Kane signs with KHL’s Novosibirsk

It’s official: a former NHL sniper is heading overseas. On Tuesday, the Kontinental Hockey League announced that former NHL winger Evander Kane has signed a one-year contract with HC Sibir Novosibirsk.

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Evander Kane News / Trade Talk Sports / November 5

Evander Kane Heads to Russia, but Is His NHL Career Over?

Sometimes a hockey reunion just doesn’t work out. Evander Kane returned home to Vancouver hoping to give the Canucks a little more experience, toughness and scoring.

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Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / November 5

Canucks News & Rumours: Kane Heads to Russia & Hronek’s Surprising Stats

The Vancouver Canucks are off to a tough start to the 2026-27 season, and fans don’t have much to celebrate. With a 3-13-1 record through 17 games, this is shaping up to be a long season.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / November 5

NHL Rumors: Vasilevskiy Future, Kucherov Suitors, and Kane to KHL

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Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / November 5

Former Buffalo Sabres star 'very close' to signing KHL contract

The Buffalo Sabres' search for an offensive spark seemingly isn't going to include a reunion with winger Evander Kane, who made 196 appearances across three years in the organization (2015-18).

Vancouver Canucks News / The Canuck Way / November 5

Former Canucks forward heads to KHL

Evander Kane has signed a contract in the KHL, according to his agent, who was a guest on Daily Faceoff. This move comes after Kane went without a contract

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 4

Agent confirms ex-Canuck Evander Kane will be signing in KHL

After struggling to find work on this side of the pond, a former Vancouver Canuck appears to be heading overseas to continue his professional hockey career.

Evander Kane News / NHL Trade Talk / November 4

Has Evander Kane Played His Final NHL Game? New Deal to Be Finalized Soon

Evander Kane will be playing hockey this season, but it won’t be in the NHL. In fact, it won’t be in North America at all. Despite his agent Dan Milstein confirming that Kane had a couple of opportunities to continue playing in Canada or the U.S., his client will be taking his talents to Russia.

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NHL News / Oilersnation / November 4

Ex-Oilers winger Evander Kane close to signing contract in KHL

Just 17 months removed from playing in the Stanley Cup Final for the Edmonton Oilers, Evander Kane appears to be taking his talents to the KHL. This, according to his agent Dan Milstein, who said on Wednesday’s edition of DFO Insider that an announcement of which team he will sign with will come in the next few days.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / November 4

Evander Kane to continue hockey career in KHL

Evander Kane is taking his talents to Russia. The 35-year-old winger is “very close to signing a deal with a KHL team,” Kane’s agent Dan Milstein told Jeff Marek and David Pagnotta on DFO Insider Thursday.

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 29

Could Oilers Bring Back Polarizing Forward to Add Grit to Bottom-Six?

The Edmonton Oilers could consider a familiar name if they want more size and scoring potential near the bottom of their lineup: Evander Kane. A reunion appears highly unlikely, and this is a hypothetical fit rather than reported interest.

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Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / September 2

Three Thoughts Worth Wondering About in the Evander Kane Story

Everyone’s got an opinion on Evander Kane after Kurtis Gabriel’s wild story went viral. But instead of picking a side, maybe it’s more interesting to just sit with the questions this whole thing raises — because honestly, nobody outside those locker rooms actually knows the full truth.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 1

Evander Kane shares cryptic post after getting called out by ex-teammate

Evander Kane is still a free agent and is looking for a team to play for in 2026-27. Kane played last year with the Vancouver Canucks after being traded from the Edmonton Oilers.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / September 2

Evander Kane threatens 'truth' after being called out by former teammate

Following an interview in which an ex-teammate essentially called Evander Kane a nightmare to play with, the former Edmonton Oilers winger is not staying quiet. Kane took to social media to respond publicly to the story by Kurtis Gabriel that included Kane showing up late to meetings, underdressing, and stealing the air out of the room.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 31

NHL Rumors: Evander Kane Under Fire, Järnkrok Leaves, Quinn Hughes Contract Takes Shape

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Evander Kane is facing fresh criticism from a former San Jose Sharks teammate as questions continue to follow him into free agency.

Vancouver Canucks News / Dose.ca / August 31

Evander Kane: His former teammates didn’t want him anymore

Evander Kane has had a rather unique reputation in the NHL for quite some time. Let's just say that Kurtis Gabriel's latest comments aren't going to do anything to change that.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 2

‘Pure narcissism’: Gabriel’s scathing review of Kane could sink his NHL future

Evander Kane has always been one of the NHL’s most polarizing figures. His career started with Atlanta/Winnipeg and ended in a messy split. A move to Buffalo brought more turbulence, including an investigation stemming from an incident at a local bar.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 12

Free Agent Profile: Evander Kane

One of the last of the Atlanta Thrashers, Evander Kane is pulling the weight of a legacy through his mid-30s. He crested the 1,000 game mark on March 30th after missing the entirety of the 2024-25 season.

Vancouver Canucks News / Oilersnation / August 12

Could ex-Oiler Evander Kane be nearing PTO territory?

The summer is getting long for former Edmonton Oilers winger Evander Kane. After spending a disappointing 2025-26 season with the Vancouver Canucks in which he scored just 13 goals and 31 points in 71 games, averaging 0.18 points per game and 0.44 points per game, the once sought-after rugged forward is now without a contract.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / August 2

The Risk and Reward of Giving Evander Kane One More Chance

Evander Kane is one of those guys where you can’t totally count him out yet, even if the last chapter with the Vancouver Canucks didn’t look how hometown fans wanted.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 21

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 8

Evander Kane’s controversial offseason addition was not a fit for 2025-26 Canucks: Year in Review

Oh man. There might not be a player more emblematic of the Vancouver Canucks‘ 2025-26 downfall than Evander Kane. From the moment he arrived in the summer, acquired for a 2025 fourth-rounder, questions were asked about his fit on the roster.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 10, 2025

NHL makes official decision on Oilers regarding LTIR usage

The NHL’s investigation into the Oilers’ usage of long-term injured reserve last season regarding winger Evander Kane has been closed.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / August 2, 2025

Goals and expectations for Evander Kane in first season with the Canucks in 2025-26

Opportunity is certainly knocking for Evander Kane. The Vancouver Canucks simply don’t have anyone in their lineup who plays the game the way he does. The veteran winger has made a career of being aggressive and abrasive and has combined that with a knack for scoring goals.