Evander Kane and the Edmonton Oilers are no longer in agreement
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Evander Kane's situation with the Edmonton Oilers is growing more complex, with the forward showing no interest in waiving his no-trade clause or being placed on LTIR.
The Oilers are grappling with how to manage Kane's $5.125 million salary amid his ongoing injury issues.
Oilers President Jeff Jackson recently revealed that Kane has been struggling with a hip injury, which remains under evaluation by the team. This has led to speculation about potentially trading Kane to free up salary cap space for other acquisitions. However, Kane's reluctance to move or accept a long-term injured reserve placement complicates matters.
«What makes him such a wild card is that it's hard to read from day to day and interview to interview where Kane stands health wise. CEO Jeff Jackson mentioned an 'issue with his hip,' and the nature of his injury and recovery path remains unclear. Meanwhile, Kane called it a 'sports hernia' that was bugging him most of last season. Is it a hip? Is it a hernia? Is it a bit of both? Do either keep him out to the point he's unreliable?»
Kane's no-trade clause is effective until February 28, 2025, at which point it will be limited to 15 teams. This could give the Oilers a potential window to negotiate trades with a broader range of teams as the trade deadline approaches.
With two years remaining on his contract and a salary exceeding $5 million per season, the Oilers face a critical decision. They must weigh whether Kane's production, which included 24 goals and 44 points in 77 games last season, justifies his cap hit. This decision is particularly pressing as the Oilers aim to clear space for key extensions, notably for Leon Draisaitl and eventually Connor McDavid.
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Evander Kane and the Edmonton Oilers are no longer seeing eye-to-eye
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| POLL | ||
7 AOUT | 193 ANSWERS Evander Kane and the Edmonton Oilers are no longer in agreement Will the Oilers opt to trade Evander Kane or put him on LTIR? | ||
| Trade | 74 | 38.3 % |
| LTIR | 75 | 38.9 % |
| Play him | 44 | 22.8 % |
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