That latter aspect of Kane’s game is something Vancouver felt it sorely lacked last season. This was a roster that just wasn’t nearly big enough or heavy enough in the organization’s estimation, especially following the J.T. Miller trade. It was a skill set the club was willing to roll the dice on.

The Oilers announced the team agreed to trade left wing Evander Kane to the Vancouver Canucks for a 2025 fourth-round pick. With the move, Edmonton cleared Kane's entire $5.125 million cap hit for 2025-26.

Kane, who will turn 34 in August, has one year and $5.125 million remaining on his current contract. After missing the regular season due to injury, Kane scored six goals in 21 playoff games during Edmonton's run to a second straight Stanley Cup Final.