Evander Kane

Capitals become rumored possible destination for Evander Kane after Oilers give agent permission to talk to other teams

Content warning: this story mentions sexual assault and domestic violence.

Evander Kane scored 13 goals for the Edmonton Oilers in the 2022 playoffs, tying eventual Cup-winner Nathan MacKinnon for the most in the postseason. Now, after completing a one-year incentive-laden deal with the Oilers, Kane is looking to cash in on his big year.

And the Washington Capitals have become a rumored destination for him…once again.

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By Chris Cerullo 3 months ago

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Report: Alex Ovechkin called Evander Kane to try and get him to sign with the Capitals before the playoffs

Late last season, the Washington Capitals popped up in numerous rumors about being interested in signing Evander Kane.

“Another team who has at least discussed it and considered [signing Kane] is the Washington Capitals,” Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported in January. “There’s nothing done. No contact or nothing like that, but they’re another team in addition to the Oilers who have looked into this.”

Match TV’s Pavel Lysenkov recently added another layer to that reporting in a feature story he wrote about Kane’s season. Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, according to Lysenkov, called Kane personally to pitch him on signing with Washington around the time he was reinstated by the NHL.

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By Ian Oland 4 months ago

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Evander Kane suspended one playoff game for boarding play that injured Nazem Kadri

The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced Sunday that Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane will be suspended for Game Four of the Western Conference Final due to his dangerous boarding of Colorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri in Game Three.

It was announced almost immediately postgame on Saturday that Kadri was injured on the play and would miss “at least” the rest of the series. Reports indicate that he left Rogers Place with a cast and has a suspected broken thumb.

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By Chris Cerullo 4 months ago

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Nazem Kadri knocked out of game and at least rest of series after taking dangerous board from Evander Kane

Very early on in Game Three of the Western Conference Final, Nazem Kadri of the Colorado Avalanche was taken out of action by an incredibly dangerous Evander Kane hit from behind. The hit sent Kadri flying into the boards and left him sprawled on the ice in clear distress.

Kane was assessed a five-minute major on the play and will likely speak with NHL Player Safety in the coming days. Unfortunately, it appears Kadri will miss much more than just most of one game.

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By Chris Cerullo 4 months ago

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Report: Edmonton Oilers are the likeliest destination for Evander Kane

The NHL’s investigation into a possible COVID-19 breach featuring forward Evander Kane is nearing its end and with that has come an increase in rumors about where Kane may end up this season.

ESPN’s Kevin Weekes reports that sources tell him that it’s down to two teams for Kane’s services but that “barring any last-minute changes”, the Edmonton Oilers are his likeliest landing spot.

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By Chris Cerullo 8 months ago

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Report: Washington Capitals are ‘considering’ signing Evander Kane

In Elliotte Friedman’s weekly gossip segment on Hockey Night in Canada, the insider reported that the Washington Capitals are “considering” signing troubled forward Evander Kane, which is a horrible idea.

Kane, 30, has not played since May of last year and drenched in controversy since, including sexual assault and battery allegations, forging a vaccine passport, and gambling problems.

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By Peter Hassett 8 months ago

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NHL to investigate allegation that Evander Kane is Pete Rose-ing it (Updated)

Some scandalous news for your Saturday evening: San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane is under investigation by the NHL for allegedly gambling on games in which he has played.

The allegations come from a source close to Kane who says the player deliberately lost games in collusion with bookkeepers.

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By Peter Hassett 1 year ago

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Michael Latta tells Jake Paul to fight a hockey player next after brutal knockout of Nate Robinson

YouTube star Jake Paul knocked out former NBA player and three-time Slam Dunk champion Nate Robinson on Saturday. The bout was part of a fight night at Staples Center that was headlined by Mike Tyson coming out of retirement to throw hands with Roy Jones, Jr.

While Tyson’s fight was fun for what it was (it ended in a draw), Paul’s second-round TKO of Robinson sent social media buzzing.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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NHL postpones two days of playoff games due to police brutality and systemic racism after inaction the night before

The NHL postponed its playoff games on Thursday and Friday after the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, sparked outrage and Black Lives Matter protests across the country. Blake was shot seven times in the back by police in front of his own children.

Wednesday night, the Milwaukee Bucks started a movement, and refused to play Game Five of its first-round series against the Orlando Magic due to the shooting. Soon after, the NBA postponed games between the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers. Other leagues followed hours later. Three WNBA games (including your Washington Mystics), five Major League Soccer games, and three Major Baseball games were called off in solidarity with the Bucks. Many NFL teams also canceled practices.

The NHL, which consists of only 29 active Black players according to Wikipedia, played its games as scheduled. The league made a course correction nearly 24 hours later, but according to the Hockey Diversity Alliance, the decision was sparked by several players still playing who reached out asking for advice on what to do.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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Alex Ovechkin throws support behind Hockey Diversity Alliance in powerful HNIC opening

Alex Ovechkin was part of Hockey Night In Canada’s powerful opening last night.

The nearly four-minute intro, set to Bob Marley’s Redemption Song, put a spotlight on the Black Lives Matter movement and the newly formed Hockey Diversity Alliance, whose goal is to eradicate systemic racism in the sport and change the face of hockey. The opener aired hours after Matt Dumba became the first player to kneel during the national anthem of the Blackhawks-Oilers game.

Former Capitals forward Joel Ward and Devante Smith-Pelly were also featured in the clip.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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