Evander Kane is coming home.
Say what you want about the player, but that’s the coolest part of the Wednesday morning trade between the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers.
Vancouver is getting Kane, and he’s returning to the city he grew up in.
Kane even played in the WHL for the Vancouver Giants, which brought about this awesome photograph on social media:
Evander Kane was born, grew up, and played minors in Vancouver. His parents live there, and it’s a place he will retire in, as the career comes to close.
Wishing the best for EK.#LetsGoOilers #Canucks #AllTogetherAllIn pic.twitter.com/fe217Rgmif
— FinntasticStats (@FinntasticStats) June 25, 2025
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Kane also wrote a heartfelt message on social media:
As my time with the @EdmontonOilers has now come to a close, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank the entire organization, my teammates, and the incredible community of Edmonton.
To the Oilers Ownership, front office, coaching staff, and trainers—thank you for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to be a part of such a respected and passionate franchise. Your support meant everything, and I’ll always be grateful for the chance to compete in the blue and orange.
To my teammates—thank you for the battles, the friendships, and the memories. I’ll always remember the playoff runs, the highs and lows, and the pride of going to war with a special group of guys. To the fans—thank you for embracing me and showing unwavering support throughout my time in Edmonton. Rogers Place was always electric, and I’m proud to have played in front of such a passionate hockey city. My family and I have built some incredible relationships that will last forever.
With that said, I’m incredibly excited for the next chapter of my career as I join the @Canucks. It’s an honor to become part of an organization and team I grew up watching as a kid. Vancouver is a city that lives and breathes hockey, I’m looking forward to the opportunity to play in front of my hometown as I did many years ago as a Vancouver Giant.
With appreciation, Evander Kane
It’s taken a long time for Kane to get back home.
There were stops in Atlanta, Winnipeg, Buffalo, San Jose and Edmonton.
He has 617 NHL points and plenty of penalty minutes, too.
And now, at age 34, he’s home. And there’s nothing cooler than that.
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