Oilers Trade Evander Kane to Vancouver Canucks

A major move in the NHL.

Evander Kante reacts to a goal during the Stanley Cup Final. / Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

The Edmonton Oilers have traded wing Evander Kane to the Vancouver Canucks. Kane signed a four-year contract extension with the Oilers following the 2021-2022 NHL season and is entering the final year of that deal. The Oilers will get back a fourth round pick in the trade.

Kane broke the news of the trade in a lengthy post on X where he thanked the organization, his teammates and the "incredible community" in Edmonton. Kane first joined the Oilers in January 2022.

As my time with the @EdmontonOilers has now come to a close, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank the entire organization, my teammates, and the incredible community of Edmonton.

To the Oilers Ownership, front office, coaching staff, and trainers—thank you for believing in… pic.twitter.com/huOxax5FxK

— Evander Kane (@evanderkane) June 25, 2025

Kane, the No. 4 pick in the 2009 NHL draft by the Atlanta Thrashers, has played for four franchises and scored 326 goals and tallied 291 assists in his 15 year-career. Kane led Edmonton in goals in the postseason in his first season with the team and has been a part of a team that went to three conference finals in four seasons and made the last two Stanley Cup Finals.

The Canucks did not make the playoffs last season.

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