After a slightly dramatic contract negotiation, the Edmonton Oilers have re-signed F Evander Kane to a 4-year $20.5 million ($5.125 AAV) contract:
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Despite his well-documented personal life, Kane was a dynamo for the Oilers last season & fit like a glove beside Connor McDavid & Leon Draisaitl. Edmonton ultimately was swept by the eventual Stanley Cup winning Avalanche, so it feels as thought there is unfinished business for the Oilers. In 58 regular season & playoff matches with the Oil, Kane scored 35 goals, 21 assists, and 97 PIMs.
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There is still no date for Evander Kane's second grievance hearing with the San Jose Sharks, so no word on how his newly-signed extension affects that situation. But in any event, Kane is an Oilers for now. The signing leaves Edmonton with $9.99 million for Kailer Yamamoto, Jesse Puljujarvi, & Ryan McLeod plus any UFAs they might sign; Jack Campbell perhaps?
