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Agent Confirms Ex-Canucks Forward Evander Kane Finished in NHL

After several seasons with the divisional rival Edmonton Oilers, Evander Kane joined the Vancouver Canucks last offseason with hopes of adding offense and helping the team return to the playoffs.Neither happened, as Kane recorded just 31 points while Vancouver finished…

By Michael Whitaker · Heavy

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 1:49 AM

Key Things to Know

Evander Kane's agent confirmed the forward is leaving the NHL to sign with a KHL team in Russia.
Agent Dan Milstein stated a contract is very close and an announcement is expected within days.
Kane is an unrestricted free agent after posting 31 points in his lone season with the Vancouver Canucks.

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Former Vancouver Canucks forward Evander Kane is leaving North America to play in Russia's KHL, concluding his career in the NHL. Kane's agent, Dan Milstein, confirmed on 'The Sheet with Jeff Marek' that Kane intends to sign overseas, with an official contract announcement expected in the coming days.

Kane became an unrestricted free agent following a single season in Vancouver, where he tallied 31 points as the Canucks finished last in the Western Conference. Across his 1,001-game NHL career, the veteran forward recorded 339 goals and 309 assists.

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