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Ex-Oilers winger Evander Kane close to signing contract in KHL

Just 17 months removed from playing in the Stanley Cup Final for the Edmonton Oilers, Evander Kane appears to be taking his talents to the KHL. This, according to his agent Dan Milstein, who said on Wednesday’s edition of DFO…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 2:00 AM
Ex-Oilers winger Evander Kane close to signing contract in KHL
Key Things to Know
  • Evander Kane is close to signing a contract with a team in the Kontinental Hockey League.
  • Kane's agent, Dan Milstein, confirmed the 35-year-old decided to play in Russia despite options in North America.
  • Kane entered the season as an unrestricted free agent following a 71-game stint with the Vancouver Canucks.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Edmonton Oilers winger Evander Kane is close to finalizing a contract to play in the Kontinental Hockey League. His agent, Dan Milstein, stated on Wednesday that Kane chose to take his talents to Russia despite having opportunities in North America, with an official announcement regarding his new team expected in the coming days.

Kane entered the current season as a free agent after spending the previous year with the Vancouver Canucks, where he scored 31 points in 71 games. The 35-year-old forward has played 1,001 career NHL games, tallying 339 goals and 648 points across five different franchises.

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