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Evander Kane Signs With The Edmonton Oilers

01/27/2022 at 6:50pm EST

added 9:18pm, Edmonton release is below.

(Edmonton, AB) - The Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms with forward Evander Kane on a one-year contract.

Most recently a member of the San Jose Sharks, Kane (6’2”, 212 lbs) joins the Oilers a veteran of 769 NHL games with 506 points (264G, 242A).

Originally selected fourth overall by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 2009 NHL Draft, the Vancouver, BC native relocated to Winnipeg with the club after two seasons and spent four years with the Jets before seeing time with the Buffalo Sabres (2015-18) and San Jose Sharks (2018-21).

The power forward won a WHL championship with the Vancouver Giants in 2006 along with a Memorial Cup title in 2007 before earning a gold as part of Canada’s World Junior squad in 2009. As a pro, he’s donned the maple leaf at the World Championships on three occasions.

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