Canucks GM makes emotions recognized about Evander Kane’s controversial previous drastically affecting dressing-room tradition

Edmonton Oilers traded Evander Kane to the Vancouver Canucks for a fourth spherical choose within the upcoming NHL draft, liberating up some a lot wanted cap area. Whereas the Canucks acquired Kane, there have been combined reactions from the fan base due to his historical past.

Kane has been punished previously for failing to keep up crew order. Throughout the 2021-22 season, he was suspended from the league for 21 video games for fabricating COVID-19 paperwork. Because of this, his contract with the San Jose Sharks was terminated.

The Canucks handled main clubhouse drama this season, with J.T. Miller having to be traded due to his fractured relationship with Elias Pettersson. So, many see taking over Kane to be a big threat for Vancouver.

The Oilers took on the identical threat again in 2022, signing Kane to a four-year $20.5 million contract. It did not actually repay for them, largely resulting from Kane taking part in simply 56 p.c of all regular-season video games throughout his tenure.

He additionally gathered probably the most penalties throughout that point for the crew. With that within the background, his arrivals in Lamborghinis and Rolls-Royces have been a supply of frustration for the fan base.

Canucks Normal Supervisor Patrik Allvin recognised this and when talking to the media on Wednesday, maintained that Evander Kane ‘had matured.’ Allvin was requested if Kane’s skill “overrides the potential character points” from his profession and responded:

“I believe the previous is the previous with Evander,” Allvin mentioned. “The final couple of years in Edmonton, I believe he contributed quite a bit to the off-ice stuff and serving to out… Having three youngsters right here now, I believe he has matured. I do imagine that this offers us an opportunity and him an opportunity to see if it is a match shifting on right here, and I am certain hoping so after this yr.

“Everyone knows that there was some stuff previously. However once more, I’ve no downside with personalities. So long as they carry out on the ice and slot in with the crew guidelines off the ice, I’ve no points or issues with gamers or what they’re carrying and the way they’re driving to the sport.”

Evander Kane’s commerce a part of essential plan by Stan Bowman and Oilers

The Oilers have upcoming contract extensions looming giant. Trent Frederic, Corey Perry, Evan Bouchard and Connor McDavid might be signed throughout this offseason, and for this, Edmonton wants cap area. Evander Kane’s transfer was the primary effort.

Oilers GM Stan Bowman thanked Kane for his time on the franchise, telling reporters:

“We thank Evander for his contributions over the previous few seasons. He at all times battled laborious and performed damage to attempt to assist us win. His aggressive spirit and offensive skill helped us go on lengthy playoff runs the previous couple of seasons. We want him all the most effective in Vancouver.”

Apart from Evander Kane, Viktor Arvidsson has a $4 million annual common worth connected to him, and he’s anticipated to be moved on quickly.