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Canucks run into major issue with trading Evander Kane, says insider
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The Vancouver Canucks look headed for a full rebuild beginning this season, but they may not be able to offload Evander Kane in trade.
Last week, the Canucks put out a notice to the NHL that all veteran players were available for trade with the exception of Quinn Hughes. Kane is a prime trade candidate they'd like to move if they can.
NHL insider reports no interest in Evander Kane in trade market
According to an update from NHL insider David Pagnotta, a trade for Kane isn't even expected due to little interest across the league.
Elliotte Friedman even reported one NHL team stopped their interest in Kane because of his tendency to take bad penalties.
Now 34 years old and after missing all of last season with a multiple major injuries, it'd be a shock if Kane was still an effective power forward.
Instead, some of his biggest drawbacks have been on display in Vancouver. Analysts have ripped Kane for poor shot selection, poor passing, and not conducting himself off the ice in a positive way.
The fans can't stand that guy. Not only does he not carry himself in a way a lot of people like, he's not even good. He's not good anymore. His career is nearly done.
As a pending UFA owed $5.125M in salary this season too, Kane doesn't come at a cheap cost for a contender to fit into their cap calculations. It's a fairly large price tag for a diminishing asset.
In 24 games this season, Kane has 12 points and a -7 rating. He still has the ability to be a physical player, but it's not on display as much in the early stages of the regular season.
Some Oilers fans might like to see a reunion with Kane, but Edmonton will steer clear of trading for him. Like other contending teams, the Oilers have bigger priorities than spending $5M on a middle six winger.
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