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Evander Kane News

Vancouver Canucks
Evander Kane
Age: 34Position: L
TOI
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48%
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Goals
65%
Assists
56%
Power-Play
64%
SOG
85%
Plus/Minus
5%
Hits
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Kane (upper-body) will not play in the final two games of the season.

Kane has not played since April 4th due to an upper-body injury and is expected to remain out for Vancouver's final two games of the season. The 34-year-old is in the final year of a four-year, $20.5 million contract and will close out his only season in Vancouver with 13 goals, 31 points and a -20 plus/minus through 71 games played.

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Kane (upper-body) is expected to be out vs. Vegas on Tuesday.

Kane has been in and out of the lineup in recent games, and will return to the sidelines for Tuesday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 34-year-old Kane is averaging 16:25 time-on-ice and has 31 points (13G / 18A) in 71 games this season. Nils Hoglander will draw into the lineup as Kane's replacement.

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Kane (illness) will draw back into Vancouver's lineup vs. Nashville on Thursday.

Kane has missed two of Vancouver's last four games, but he will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Nashville Predators. The 34-year-old Kane is averaging 16:40 time-on-ice, recording 27 points (11G / 16A) and 102 hits in 61 games this season.

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Kane (illness) will be a game-time decision vs. Ottawa on Monday.

Kane missed a game last week due to an illness, then played the next two, but his status is uncertain due to an illness for Monday's game against the Ottawa Senators. The 34-year-old Kane is averaging 16:40 time-on-ice and has 27 points (11G / 16A) in 61 games this season.

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Kane (illness) will draw back into Vancouver's lineup vs. Chicago on Friday.

The 34-year-old Kane's name has circulated trade rumours, but he ultimately was not dealt and will return to Vancouver's lineup on Friday against the Chicago Blackhawks. He has two points (2G / 0A) in his last three games and 27 points (11G / 16A) in 59 outings this season.

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Kane (illness) will not play against the Hurricanes on Wednesday.

The 34-year-old Kane's name has circulated trade rumours, and with the trade deadline on Friday, he may have played his final game with the Canucks if he is unable to suit up on Wednesday. He has two points (2G / 0A) in his last three games and 27 points (11G / 16A) in 59 outings this season.

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Kane (illness) will be a game-time decision vs. Carolina on Wednesday.

Kane is battling an illness, and his status for Wednesday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes is unclear. The 34-year-old Kane's name has circulated trade rumours, and with the trade deadline on Friday, he may have played his final game with the Canucks if he is unable to suit up on Wednesday. He has two points (2G / 0A) in his last three games and 27 points (11G / 16A) in 59 outings this season.

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The Canucks have acquired Evander Kane from the the Oilers for a 2025 4th round pick.

The Oilers did not retain any of Kane's $5.125 cap hit, giving them some much-needed cap space to work with this offseason. Kane missed all of the 2024-25 regular season but was solid in the Oilers' postseason run to the Stanley Cup Final, posting 12 points (6G / 6A), 47 SOG and 95 Hits in 21 games. He'll now get a chance to suit up for his hometown team, his fifth NHL franchise of his career.

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Kane (abdominal surgery) will make his season debut in Los Angeles for Game 2 on Wednesday.

Kane has spent the entirety of the 2024-25 season recovering from abdominal surgery but will make his return to the lineup in Game 2 on Wednesday. The 33-year-old Kane has spent the previous three seasons with the Oilers, tallying 111 points (62G / 49A) in 161 games. Jeff Skinner will exit the lineup to accommodate Kane's return.

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Kane (abdominal surgery) is a possibility to return for Game 2 vs. Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Kane has spent the entirety of the 2024-25 season recovering from abdominal surgery but could make his return to the lineup in Game 2 on Wednesday. The 33-year-old Kane has spent the previous three seasons with the Oilers, tallying 111 points (62G / 49A) in 161 games.

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Kane (abdominal surgery) expects to return in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs vs. Los Angeles.

Kane has spent the entirety of the 2024-25 season recovering from abdominal surgery but expects to return in the first round of the playoffs. The 33-year-old Kane has spent the previous three seasons with the Oilers, tallying 111 points (62G / 49A) in 161 games.

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Kane (abdominal surgery) is not expected to return during the 2024-25 regular season.

Kane has spent the entirety of the 2024-25 season recovering from abdominal surgery and has officially been shut down for the remainder of the campaign. The 33-year-old Kane has spent the previous three seasons with the Oilers, tallying 111 points (62G / 49A) in 161 games.

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