Evander Kane Finished With Vancouver Canucks

Evander Kane won't be back with the Vancouver Canucks.

The veteran winger had an inconsistent season and was in and out the lineup, and the fact Kane didn't show up to his end-of-season media availability was writing on the wall. Kane will be a free-agent on July 1st, and while there's certainly a ton of baggage, there still will be interest on a one-year deal at around $1 million AAV.

Kane, 34, appeared in 71 games for the Canucks this season, scoring 13 goals and 31 points. He averaged 16:24 of ice-time per game, including 1:34 per game on the power play on the second unit. Kane also landed 111 hits and still brings a physical presence.

While Kane didn't have a great season with the Canucks, he did appear in 77 games in 2024-25 for the Edmonton Oilers, scoring 24 times, and adding 20 assists.

For those asking why Evander Kane didn’t meet with the media Friday.

Kane had his exit meeting with Patrik Alvin, Jim Rutherford and Adam Foote earlier last week before the team left for the final 2 road games.

He also did medical exit after the team returned from the trip.
— Rick Dhaliwal (@DhaliwalSports) April 19, 2026