It’s another offseason edition of Oilersnation Everyday, and we’ve got breaking news to unpack — Evander Kane has officially been traded to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a 4th-round pick. The move allows the Edmonton Oilers to shed Kane’s $5.125 million cap hit, opening up valuable flexibility ahead of a critical offseason. What does this mean for the team’s future? And how will they spend the new cap space?
With major contract extensions looming for Evan Bouchard and Connor McDavid, this might just be the first domino to fall in a summer full of high-stakes decisions. We’ll break down all the implications and how it might shape the Oilers’ roster for 2024–25.
We’ll also dive into mock trade proposals submitted by you, the fans, and give our thoughts on what it would take to make those deals happen. Are they realistic? Worth pursuing? Or total long shots? We’ll let you know.
As always, we’ll bring you One Big Take, ask the Giant Question, and go around the NHL with the latest offseason rumblings.
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19 Comments
You guys forget evander Kane is a playoff player, he adds depth once playoffs hits. So it’s kinda of a big hit on us because we need a few of those guys.
Good riddance he's slow and def past his peak
Guys, Swayman disnt have a good year last year because of the team in front of him. He has proven that he IS a #1 starter with experience in a SCF and has a better technical play so this would be a huge upgrade at a reasonable cost. This would make McDavid a very happy guy. At least if the D were to screw up as we know they do, you could depend on him to make the save 80% of the time.
I'm sad to see Kane go. He had some huge moments for the Oil
I worry about the cap situation restricting them, if they just run it back with minor adjustments then that's not good enough to win a cup, and I don't think is enough to entice McDavid to resign.
Those back to back stupid penalties in the playoffs finished him with the Oilers
I love Kane. Hate to see him go. Probably better for the team that he’s traded though.
What if stan bowman is making space for mitch marner
I liked Kane on the Oilers. Nothing but good vibes for him.
I was at a couple games where he got hat tricks and lost a few hats because of that. I enioyed him and his fire, but god damn he was problematic
4th round to Canucks? ouch!!
How that for a FU for you services// LOL SMH
Watch Vancouver do the funniest thing and trade kane to the Panthers 🤣
I don’t know what the hell you guys see in bouch
I figured this year would be his last chance. It's a good salary dump with a scarce pick
Just for argument sake, and I don't hate the trade cause of all the money saved. But in what world has Frederic shown he can shoot or has anything close to the touch if Kane ?
I dunno, saying we don't lose anything from that group you mentioned, is just wrong
McDavid is going to end up in Vegas or Dallas after next year. It would be smart to trade him while you can. Go Panthers!
Would of loved to see a Kane for Zegras trade
I mean who knows guys, how is it that the Oilers apparently had a Rantanen deal in place? How is that even possible?
Leon Drai 8.5 Million 14 Million
Bouch 3.9 Million 10 Million
Nurse 9.25 Million 9.25 Milion
McDavid 12.5 Mil 16 Million
Reason Oilers made it past 1st round was Kane