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Evander Kane writes letter to Edmonton Oilers fans after trade to Canucks

Colton Pankiw
Colton Pankiw
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Jun 25 2025, 4:06 pm
Evander Kane writes letter to Edmonton Oilers fans after trade to Canucks
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Evander Kane doesn’t seem to be holding any sort of bitterness towards the Edmonton Oilers, despite being traded.

The 33-year-old was rumoured to be on the market heading into the offseason due to the Oilers’ tight cap situation. That speculation proved correct, as it was announced this morning that he has been traded to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a 2025 fourth-round pick.

Kane joined the Oilers on a one-year contract partway through the 2021-22 season, and immediately made his presence felt. He not only scored 22 goals in 43 regular-season games but also added another 13 in just 15 playoff outings. The strong showing was enough to earn him a four-year extension with a cap hit of $5.125 million.

Despite not being able to reach the ultimate goal, Kane played a part in helping the Oilers reach the Stanley Cup Final in back-to-back seasons, while the Oilers gave Kane a second opportunity after the San Jose Sharks had terminated his contract. Shortly after the news of today’s trade broke, Kane took to social media to express his gratitude.

“As my time with the Edmonton Oilers 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,” Kane wrote. “To the Oilers ownership, front office, coaching staff, and trainers — thank you for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to be part of such a respected and passionate franchise.”

After giving a larger thanks to his teammates, Kane also made sure to give a shoutout to the passionate fans in Edmonton.

“To the fans — thank you for embracing me and showing unwavering support throughout my time in Edmonton. Rogers Place was always electric, and I’m proud to have played in front of such a passionate hockey city. My family and I have built some incredible relationships that will last forever.”

With the trade, Kane will now have the opportunity to play in his hometown city for the first time in his professional career. Prior to being drafted, he spent two seasons with the Vancouver Giants of the WHL.

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