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Evander Kane Trade Imminent, With Two 'Likely' Landing Spots

Originally posted on NHL Trade Talk | Last updated Jan 23, 2026 7:35 PM ET

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.

Per multiple sources, I’m told the @DallasStars and @Avalanche are among the likely destinations for @Canucks F Kane via potential trade. #HockeyX pic.twitter.com/HicMv0SB35
— Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) January 23, 2026

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.

This article first appeared on NHL Trade Talk and was syndicated with permission.

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