For my latest post for Oilersnation, I shared my thoughts on the loss of Evander Kane for an extended period, and why it should have minimal impact to the Oiler’s performance numbers and results.

While Kane does have a strong reputation for being a skilled player who can play a physical style, his unique skill set has not translated into on-ice results for the Edmonton Oilers. The first two years of the four-year term he signed with Edmonton have not gone well, and you can argue that his contract is of poor value to Edmonton. Regardless of it’s regular season or playoffs, Kane’s on-ice numbers are typically poor relative to his teammates, and he doesn’t have the same impact on the game as he used to. The Oilers should have been aware of his declining value a long time ago and addressed the issue to have more flexibility with their roster and cap situation. Instead, the Oilers are on the hook for two more years at over $5 million, and can’t realistically expect Kane to return to top form after undergoing major surgery.

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