Evander Kane

Avalanche score two in third, defeat Oilers 4-2 to take 3-0 series lead

J.T. Compher lunged out of the penalty box and scored to give Colorado the lead with 7:18 left, and the Avalanche stunned the Edmonton Oilers’ 4-2 on Saturday night on their home ice to take a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference finals. Busted for tripping Leon Draisaitl just three minutes after Ryan McLeod nodded […]

Oilers: How Have Mid-Season Additions Impacted the Oilers in the Playoffs?

History shows that Stanley Cup-winning teams are rarely a complete roster on the opening day of the NHL season. The two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning were aggressive on deadline day in 2020, acquiring Barclay Goodrow and Blake Coleman, two key depth pieces to give them the boost they needed to win their second Stanley […]

Opinion: Can the Oilers Afford to Re-Sign Kane, Puljujarvi, and Yamamoto?

On January 8, the San Jose Sharks terminated Evander Kane’s contract after a series of off-ice issues, opening the door for Ken Holland to sign Kane to a prorated $2 million AAV contract for the remainder of the season. This turned out to be one of the biggest bargain contracts in the league, with Kane […]

Report: Evander Kane Signs With the Edmonton Oilers

Evander Kane is an Oiler at last. After the NHL concluded their investigation into Kane, the reports were confirmed. The Oilers announced that Evander Kane signed a one-year deal in Edmonton worth an AAV of $2.094 million. Kane’s contract with the San Jose Sharks was terminated for violating the AHL’s COVID protocols while on a […]

Should Panthers Pursue Evander Kane?

In what seems like a neverending saga, forward Evander Kane is in search of a new organization to call home. After nothing but turbulence throughout the first half of the 2021-22 season, the San Jose Sharks terminated his contract, making the 30-year-old forward a free agent. Of course, a newly announced investigation involving a border […]

Evander Kane to the Bolts? How this affects a three-peat

Lately, there has been a lot of talk around the league about former San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane. Several teams have been linked with the Left Winger, yet there has been uncertainty whether he will play at all. Numerous on and off the ice scandals, accusations, and suspensions have added up, and his contract […]

Would Evander Kane Make Sense for the Oilers?

The San Jose Sharks terminated Evander Kane’s contract on Saturday morning for violating the AHL’s COVID protocols, pending a potential grievance by the NHLPA. This comes after a pattern of poor decision-making that has tarnished the left winger’s reputation, possibly beyond repair. It all started when news came out that Evander had filed for bankruptcy […]

Breaking News: Evander Kane’s Contract To Be Terminated By Sharks Organization

The San Jose Sharks have informed Evander Kane that he is has been placed on unconditional waivers to terminate his contract. This is not Kane’s first violation of COVID protocols, and it appears the team has had enough of the issues surrounding this player. Kane earlier this season was suspended from the NHL for 21 […]

BTLHP Thoughts: NHL Pulling Out Of The Olympics?, Bergevin Firing

NHL and the Olympics The NHL and NHLPA will have to decide soon if the players are going to the Olympics in Bejing. From the looks of what’s been coming out recently, they will likely be pulling out of the Olympics due to the risk involved with it. If a player were to get a […]

Evander Kane Suspended 21 Games For Covid Violation

According to Elliot Friedman, Evander Kane has been suspended by the NHL for violation of the Covid-19 protocols. Friedman also announced that “in a concurrent investigation into the allegation of domestic abuse made against Kane by his estranged wife, Deanna, could not be substantiated” and that the league will not be commenting any further on […]