Vancouver Canucks’ Evander receives harsh reality check from General Managers across the NHL
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With the Vancouver Canucks now admitting to be in a full rebuild, management has made it clear they want to move on from controversial forward and Vancouver native Evander Kane, but it appears moving him will be a lot harder than expected.
“The word “rebuild” is something that Vancouver Canucks fans have thrown around on social media for years – literally – as many want the organization to tear things down and start anew.”- Edward Jaxon
Heading into the 2026 Olympic break, Vancouver Canucks fans were hoping that general manager Patrik Allvin and president of hockey operation Jim Rutherford were going to get on their horse and make some moves before the roster freeze went into effect.
Moving on from winger Evander Kane is not going to be busy
Even though the Canucks claim that they will “be busy” once the NHL Roster Freeze is lifted, the whole season has proven that moves and upgrades are not the strong suit off Patrik Allvin, making it that much harder to trade Evander Kane, who has severely disappointed since being traded by the Edmonton Oilers.
“Jim Rutherford and Patrik Allvin are expected to be busy once the trade freeze is lifted. The Canucks have three unrestricted free agents in Evander Kane, Teddy Blueger and David Kämpf, who are projected to be moved before the March 6 trade deadline. As for other players whose names have come up in trade rumours, they include Elias Pettersson, Conor Garland and Brock Boeser. “-Kierszenblat
Kane has been on the trade block for months, and the Canucks have even gone as far as to say they will retain the majority of his salary, but still, no GM wants to touch him, giving the winger a harsh wake up call about his stock across the league.
The Canucks have been shopping Kane for months and are reportedly willing to retain a portion of his $5.125-million cap hit to make the contract more manageable for a contending team. Vancouver is believed to be seeking at least a third-round pick in return. The idea of sending Kane back to Edmonton was reportedly explored but quickly dismissed by Oilers sources.
At the end of the day, Kane is not really hurting the Canuks by any means by being on the roster as there is no real chance at saving the season.
But, if a rebuild is in full effect, he will 100% percent have to be once of the first contract to shed.
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