EDMONTON – Deadline deals are some of the most exciting in all of hockey.

Especially for fans of the Edmonton Oilers, the trade deadline is a crucial time to add pieces to an already solid lineup. Recent deadline day additions include Mattias Ekholm, Adam Henrique, Trent Frederic, and Jake Walman.

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But now, one writer’s hot take suggests the team must pursue a former Oilers player as a trade deadline acquisition.

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David Staples of the Edmonton Journal published a series of “hot takes” on X. One of them raises a few eyebrows.

“The Oilers will trade for Evander Kane at the deadline,” Staples wrote in his social media post.

Evander Kane missed the entirety of the 2024-25 regular season due to rehabbing a sports hernia injury in addition to a knee injury. The 34-year-old recorded 12 points in 24 playoff games this last postseason.

Trading for Kane could make sense, under the right circumstances. 

If Kane is fine with a bottom-six role on a Cup Contender, and the Vancouver Canucks are willing to retain 50% of his salary, then it should be considered.

Otherwise, let the Canucks keep Kane. After all, they traded him for a reason.

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