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A National Hockey League insider has linked Vancouver Canucks forward Evander Kane to a pair of Western Conference powerhouses ahead of the trade deadline.
Ever since the Vancouver Canucks made their pending unrestricted free agents available on the National Hockey League’s trade market, there’s been plenty of buzz surrounding the team.
Back on Monday, the Vancouver Canucks parted ways with Kiefer Sherwood, trading their top pending unrestricted free agent to the San Jose Sharks, leaving many to wonder what their next move could be and if it’ll involve forward Evander Kane, who is set to hit the open market on July 1st.
“However, considering how much is on the line for Kane, there’s a genuine possibility that this is him ramping up at an opportune time of the year. If he keeps this up, it should boost his trade value, especially since we saw depth winger rentals such as Brandon Tanev, Trent Frederic, and Anthony Beauvillier fetch second-round picks at last year’s deadline.” Harman Dayal of The Athletic said on Friday.
Two Western Conference powerhouses linked to Vancouver Canucks’ Evander Kane
Prior to arriving in Vancouver, Evander Kane was fresh off back-to-back appearances in the Stanley Cup Final with the Edmonton Oilers and played quite well in both playoff runs.
Because of that there’s going to be teams interested in the Vancouver native and while it’s unclear on how many General Managers would like to get their hands on Evander Kane, a new report on Friday revealed at least two of them.
In a post on social media, National Hockey League insider Kevin Weekes shared that he’s hearing the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars are among the teams that have interest in Evander Kane.
“Per multiple sources, I’m told the @DallasStars and @Avalanche are among the likely destinations for @Canucks F Kane via potential trade.” Weekes said on X.
To get over the finish line in this league, you need players like Evander Kane – he can contribute offensively, strong defensively and of course, his physical presence alone can strike fear into opposing teams.
For the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars, both of whom are looking to get back to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2022 and 2020, respectively, Evander Kane is someone they need and it likely isn’t going to cost a lot either, probably only a mid-round pick, so don’t be surprised if other clubs enter the mix in the weeks ahead.
Previously on Vancouver Hockey Daily