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Yahoo
11 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Oilers Player Makes Bold Stanley Cup Final Guarantee Before Game 6
Oilers Player Makes Bold Stanley Cup Final Guarantee Before Game 6 originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Edmonton Oilers trail the Florida Panthers 3-2 in the Stanley Cup Final heading into Game 6, scheduled for Tuesday in Sunrise, Florida. Advertisement To return to Canada with a chance to hoist the Cup, the Oilers must win on the road to force a decisive Game 7 back home. Despite falling 5-2 in Game 5 and being outplayed for long stretches, Oilers blueliner Jake Walman has no doubt the series will return to Edmonton, as he told The Athletic following Saturday's defeat while making a quite bold prediction — if not a straight guarantee. 'This was always going to be a long series,' Walman said. 'We're going to come back here after a game there, and that's it. 'There's no doubt.' Walman and fellow defenseman Mattias Ekholm had a rough outing on Saturday, as Florida outshot the Oilers' first defensive pairing. Advertisement Moreover, Florida's Brad Marchand beat Walman clean for both the opening goal and then the game-winner, the latter following an extraordinary move. Walman's confidence, however, hasn't wavered. 'It's frustrating when you come into the (dressing) room and you're down,' Walman said. 'We're struggling to get to our game right away. It takes us a little bit. I don't know what the reasoning is.' Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane (91) reacts with left wing Viktor Arvidsson (33) after scoring a goal against the Florida Nelson-Imagn Images That slow-start trend should be a real concern for the Oilers, as Edmonton has trailed by at least two goals after the first period in each of the past three games. Game 6 is at 8 p.m. ET Tuesday night in Sunrise, and Walman has already made his bold prediction for what will happen on the ice come puck-drop time. Advertisement Related: NHL Makes Historic Connor McDavid Announcement Amid Stanley Cup Final Related: Don Cherry Makes Pick for 2025 Conn Smythe Trophy Winner This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
NHL trade rumors: Evander Kane likely on the move as Oilers explore major shake-up after Stanley Cup loss
Oilers are considering trading Evander Kane to free up cap space (Getty Images) After a crushing loss in the Stanley Cup Final, the Edmonton Oilers now face what could be their most pivotal offseason in years — and all signs point to big changes. Among them, star winger Evander Kane may soon be on the move as the franchise looks to create much-needed salary cap space. Evander Kane emerges as top trade candidate in Edmonton's reshuffle According to NHL insider David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, Kane's name has surfaced as a likely trade chip, just days after the Oilers' defeat to the Florida Panthers. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Pagnotta reported: 'Also on Oilers, in an effort to create additional salary cap space, I wouldn't be shocked to see the names of Evander Kane (16-team trade list) and Viktor Arvidsson (full NMC) pop up in the trade market this month.' Kane, who carries a $5.125 million cap hit, has one season remaining on the four-year, $20.5 million extension he signed in 2022. With Edmonton's depth faltering during the Finals, Kane's inconsistent playoff production may have tipped the scales toward parting ways — despite his value as a physical, top-six forward. Oilers have limited cap space and major contracts to address The Oilers enter the 2025 offseason with under $12 million in available cap space and a growing list of free agents. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No dark spots, 10 years younger! Just take this from Guardian URUHIME MOMOKO Learn More Undo Evan Bouchard, Connor Brown, Corey Perry, John Klingberg, and Jeff Skinner are all due new contracts. Meanwhile, Connor McDavid becomes eligible for an extension on July 1 — a storyline that could dominate NHL headlines for months. Keeping both McDavid and Leon Draisaitl happy and convinced they can win in Edmonton is a top priority. That likely means surrounding them with a deeper, more reliable supporting cast — even if it comes at the cost of moving on from well-known names like Kane and Arvidsson. Florida outclassed the Oilers from the start of the series, and the loss exposed serious flaws in Edmonton's depth. While stars like McDavid and Draisaitl remain untouchable, few others on the roster can say the same. This offseason isn't just about cap gymnastics — it's about saving Edmonton's championship window. Also Read: NHL Trade Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs eye Sam Bennett as potential Mitch Marner replacement in free agency shake-up Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Yahoo
20 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Oilers Forward Linked to Offseason Trade After Overcoming Injuries
Oilers Forward Linked to Offseason Trade After Overcoming Injuries originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Edmonton Oilers may revisit the idea of moving Evander Kane this offseason, with his market staying strong after it already appeared to be there at last season's trade deadline. Advertisement According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, the team already explored that path earlier this year, although Kane's injuries played a part in the Oilers not finding a trade partner. Kane underwent multiple surgeries and missed the entire 2024–25 regular season. His issues included torn adductor muscles, hernias, and a torn abdominal wall. Lastly, Kane also had arthroscopic knee surgery in January. 'I think they explored the market for him before the deadline,' Friedman said on Sportnet's "The FAN Hockey Show" on Wednesday. 'And just because he wasn't healthy, there wasn't much to go on there.' Doctors cleared Kane to return just before the playoffs, and he suited up in Game 2 of the first-round series against Los Angeles for the first time this season. Advertisement Kane ended the playoffs contributing six goals and six assists across 21 postseason games. Despite the health setbacks, Friedman believes teams remain interested in trading for the veteran forward. 'I think there will be a market for him,' Friedman said. Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane (91) reacts with left wing Viktor Arvidsson (33) after scoring a goal against the Florida Nelson-Imagn Images Friedman, however, acknowledged potential complications involving Kane's personal life, as well as the fact that he could block a move to half the league thanks to a modified, 16-team no-trade clause (NTC) in his contract. 'He just had another child,' Friedman said. 'So we'll see how he and the others feel about all this. Not everybody's always interested in moving once their family expands.' Advertisement Kane has one year left on his four-year, $20.5 million contract. His cap hit sits at $5.125 million, but if the Oilers want to trade him, he'd need to leave that destination out of his no-trade list. Related: Connor McDavid Makes Clear Statement About Oilers After Stanley Cup Loss Related: Connor McDavid Doesn't Hesitate to Point Out Oilers' Mistake in Stanley Cup Loss This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
Edmonton Journal
a day ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Oilers' Evander Kane blasted for snubbing Stanley Cup handshake line
Article content From the earliest levels of youth sports, you're always taught two things: Have fun and respect your opponent. Evander Kane apparently has some brushing up to do on the latter. Article content The Edmonton Oilers winger, who has endured more than his fair share of controversy during his NHL career – both on and off the ice, reportedly skipped on the traditional handshake line on Tuesday night after his team was eliminated from the Stanley Cup Final, giving the championship to the host Florida Panthers. Article content Kane's absence was noted on the TNT broadcast after the Panthers' 5-1 victory in Game 6 and confirmed by several hockey reporters on social media later. Eddie O just said on TNT that Evander Kane didn't go through the handshake line. — Mark Scheig (@mark_scheig) June 18, 2025 Article content Of course, there was a reason why Kane wasn't on the ice or the bench at the end of the game: He was kicked out after earning a 10-minute misconduct penalty for repeated slashes on Florida's Matthew Tkachuk with just 2:13 left in the third period of the blowout. Kane was caught slashing the star winger on the arm after the whistle and then following him across the ice to land another blow before officials stepped in. Evander Kane hissy fit to end the series #LetsGoOilers | #TimeToHunt — Hockey Daily 365 l NHL Highlights & News (@HockeyDaily365) June 18, 2025 Article content It wasn't the first time in the series that Kane was sent to the showers early. In Game 3, Kane was booted from the Panthers' 6-1 win after slashing Carter Verhaeghe in the face while he was on the ice. The Oilers winger received a game misconduct penalty after a review and subsequently was ejected. Article content 'They seem to get away with it more than we do,' Kane said after that game. 'It's tough to find the line — they're doing just as much stuff as we are.' Kane's non-return to the ice for the handshakes had hockey fans on social media up in arms over the lack of class shown for skipping the display of sportsmanship, with many calling him a 'sore loser.' 'Evander Kane choosing not to be in the handshake line is perfectly on brand for him. Dirty, classless player,' one user wrote on X. Evander Kane choosing not to be in the handshake line is perfectly on brand for him. Dirty, classless player. — John Kriesel (@johnkriesel) June 18, 2025 Article content 'His team lost but HE is a loser,' another commented. 'Leave it to Evander Kane to be classless to the end,' a third user wrote. Kane has yet to comment on why he was absent from the handshake line on Tuesday night. Kane and the Oilers also reportedly are at the centre of an inquiry over the team's use of Long-Term IR salary cap relief, after he missed most of the season before returning for the playoffs. According to Frank Seravalli of the Daily Face-off, the 'NHL plans to continue to examine the Oilers usage of LTIR salary cap relief for forward Evander Kane. The NHL may require more information to satisfy itself that the Oilers complied with the CBA. He also noted that the league is 'deliberating on next steps' and 'there is the potential for retroactive punishment if the league finds the spirit of the CBA was violated.' Through his 15-year NHL career, Kane has been at the centre of several controversies ranging from assault and harassment charges, to allegations of sports betting and gambling debts, as well as claims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Article content Latest National Stories
National Post
a day ago
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- National Post
Oilers' Evander Kane blasted for snubbing Stanley Cup handshake line
Article content It wasn't the first time in the series that Kane was sent to the showers early. Article content In Game 3, Kane was booted from the Panthers' 6-1 win after slashing Carter Verhaeghe in the face while he was on the ice. The Oilers winger received a game misconduct penalty after a review and subsequently was ejected. Article content 'They seem to get away with it more than we do,' Kane said after that game. 'It's tough to find the line — they're doing just as much stuff as we are.' Article content Kane's non-return to the ice for the handshakes had hockey fans on social media up in arms over the lack of class shown for skipping the display of sportsmanship, with many calling him a 'sore loser.' Article content 'Evander Kane choosing not to be in the handshake line is perfectly on brand for him. Dirty, classless player,' one user wrote on X. Article content Evander Kane choosing not to be in the handshake line is perfectly on brand for him. Dirty, classless player. — John Kriesel (@johnkriesel) June 18, 2025 Article content 'His team lost but HE is a loser,' another commented. Article content 'Leave it to Evander Kane to be classless to the end,' a third user wrote. Article content Kane has yet to comment on why he was absent from the handshake line on Tuesday night. Article content Kane and the Oilers also reportedly are at the centre of an inquiry over the team's use of Long-Term IR salary cap relief, after he missed most of the season before returning for the playoffs. Article content According to Frank Seravalli of the Daily Face-off, the 'NHL plans to continue to examine the Oilers usage of LTIR salary cap relief for forward Evander Kane. The NHL may require more information to satisfy itself that the Oilers complied with the CBA. Article content He also noted that the league is 'deliberating on next steps' and 'there is the potential for retroactive punishment if the league finds the spirit of the CBA was violated.' Article content Through his 15-year NHL career, Kane has been at the centre of several controversies ranging from assault and harassment charges, to allegations of sports betting and gambling debts, as well as claims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Article content
