Evander Kane & Zach Hyman (Perry Nelson-Imagn Images) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/3ccbade3-8121-44eb-bfc3-0e5134e7fead.jpeg] Evander Kane & Zach Hyman (Perry Nelson-Imagn Images) EDMONTON – Deadline deals are some of the most exciting in all of hockey. Especially for fans of the Edmonton Oilers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/], the trade deadline is a crucial time to add pieces to an already solid lineup. Recent deadline day additions include Mattias Ekholm [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/oilers-injury-report-mattias-ekholm-calvin-pickard], Adam Henrique [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/sure-do-miss-the-girls-adam-henrique-has-strong-bond-with-his-family], Trent Frederic [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/trent-frederic-s-new-oilers-contract-full-breakdown], and Jake Walman. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/oilers-spunky-defender-has-earned-new-deal] Bookmark The Hockey News Edmonton Oilers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/] team site to never miss the latest news [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news], game-day [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/game-day] coverage, and more [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/players]. But now, one writer’s hot take suggests the team must pursue a former Oilers player as a trade deadline acquisition. TRENDING OILERS STORIES 3 Oilers In The Hotseat This Year [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/e3bb80c8-5409-42fc-923e-0739003b7ba7.webp] 3 Oilers In The Hotseat This Year EDMONTON – The target is on their back. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/3-oilers-in-the-hotseat-this-year] Oilers Should Aim Higher Than Rumored Goalie Target [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/oilers-should-aim-higher-than-rumored-goalie-target] Big Goalie Change Coming for Oilers, Insider Predicts [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/big-goalie-change-coming-for-oilers-insider-predicts] Oilers Have A New Goalie Trade Target [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/oilers-have-a-new-goalie-trade-target] Oilers' Beryozkin On Why He's Staying In The KHL [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/oilers-beryozkin-on-why-he-s-staying-in-the-khl] Oilers Trade Pitch For A New Goalie? - Community Post [https://heavy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/GettyImages-2178357249-e1755795656143.jpg?quality=65&strip=all] Oilers Trade Pitch For A New Goalie? - Community Post If you were the Edmonton Oilers, would you make this trade? [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/community/latest-news/oilers-trade-pitch-for-a-new-goalie] 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 [https://x.com/dstaples/status/1959657484379140129]. Evander Kane [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/oilers-evander-kane-fiancee-make-big-announcement] 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 [https://www.nhl.com/canucks/player/evander-kane-8475169] 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 [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/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. Add us to your Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwn-DfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] favourites, and never miss a story.
