Perhaps drama is unavoidable when it comes to the Edmonton Oilers when the fan base is as passionate as the fan base is. Or, the latest issue could be a notoriously dramatic member of the media weaving more storylines for the sake of attention. Either way, Sportsnet’s Mark Spector, who is known for phrasing questions…
The Edmonton Oilers are facing mounting questions and concerns regarding Evander Kane’s admission of a lingering sports hernia issue ahead of Game 1 against the Los Angeles Kings. Fans and insiders are puzzled by the timing of Kane’s revelation and why he would so openly talk about a huge potential issue. From there, others are…
As the Edmonton Oilers gear up for the playoffs, setting the tone early becomes paramount, particularly against a physical opponent like the Los Angeles Kings. Evander Kane‘s aggressive play often sets the tempo — at least it did in the last game where his hit on Drew Doughty sparked momentum for the Oilers. But, Kane…
Evander Kane of the Edmonton Oilers is still out, not on the ice as the team took to a Saturday morning skate ahead of their first-round series matchup versus the Los Angeles Kings on Monday. Is he going to be able to go? If not, what is the plan for the Oilers and how long…
Evander Kane will not play tonight as the Edmonton Oilers take on the San Jose Sharks. Head coach Kris Knoblauch explained that Kane is out as a maintenance decision, similar to Connor McDavid’s sitting the last three games. Knoblauch noted, that if it was Game 1 of the playoffs, Kane would be in. Instead, because…
If he can’t find a way to get there himself, the Edmonton Oilers players have decided they will get Evander Kane ready for the playoffs. At least, that’s a theory put forth by NHL insider Elliotte Friedman. Friedman believes the Oilers are treating Kane as a playoff project of sorts, trying to use their stroke…
Saying “brothers fight” and noting that they’ve talked, apologized, and moved on, both Corey Perry and Evander Kane spoke with Edmonton media on Monday and said their blow-up on the bench as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Calgary Flames was a minor dust-up between two professionals holding each other accountable. Kane said everything in Canada…
For the second time in a few weeks, network footage of a teammate blasting Evander Kane while on the bench surfaced on television, both times players seemingly taking issue with Kane’s lack of on-ice awareness. On Saturday night, it was veteran Corey Perry who was livid with Kane, tearing a strip off of him for…
Although Evander Kane has been struggling recently, he ended his 21-game goal drought in style by scoring two goals on three shots. He also finished with a plus-3 rating in the Edmonton Oilers’ 6-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche. He’s excited, not only to be back in the playoffs, but because he’s contributing on the…
Amid the longest goal-scoring drought of his NHL career, Evander Kane looked much more engaged against both the Winnipeg Jets and Los Angeles Kings this week. Having been sat for what the Edmonton Oilers called a “maintenance day”, a clearly frustrated Kane showed up and started crashing and banging, creating multiple opportunities. The Oilers won…
