Kane 1 year is fine, he's definitely grown up from his San Diego days.

This must mean 100% Boeser is gone.

Agreed! Hughes won't be able to keep Kane in line if he starts being a prima donna...

Kane was one of the best forwards for Edmonton all through the playoffs to the end. I don't care if he gambles or whatever.

That is true. However it takes two ppl to tango. EP40 is also part of the problem. Unless he gets traded the potential problem could still exist regardless who's coming.

Trade EP40 before July 1st ... start the rebuild now and best chance to keep Hughes.

EP40 is not going anywhere. lol.
Rebuild is not happening, and Hughes isn't going to stick around for a rebuild either.

Hughes is gone, I hope he reunites with his bros and win a cup down in NJ lol.

we get it, you guys are all doom and gloom. check back in 10 years

Normally I wouldn't post anything Bruins related but

Awesome video but the jersey hasn't changed much since then really LUL

haha yea I always feel the same about some of the OG teams like Boston, Detroit, Montreal etc. It's like we have a new jersey and my reaction is what changed the stripe on the arm?

The Official 2025/2026 Canucks & NHL Thread
 

-good article about the Canucks trade for Kane.

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article...-reward-move/?


Interesting parts from the article.


Allvin and his team did their “due diligence” on Kane by talking to Evander’s former team mates and coaching staff.

Kane is no doubt highly motivated to play well for a big contract. -likely his last contract given his age of 33.

Finally healthy after missing half of Edmonton’s games over the last three years, Kane is playing for another contract, likely his final one in the NHL. He is four years removed from filing for bankruptcy in California, registering debts of $26.8 million.


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So, the 4th round pick going to EDM was actually what EDM traded for Podkolzin, making it Podkolzin for Kane. Both with 1 year left.

Canucks fans are idiots sometimes and the stupid online hive mind against Kane is annoying.

We know that we're losing a forward, Boeser, regardless.

It's a win win trade, we paid fuck all for the guy. He's big, fairly cheap at $5mil, he brings grit (which we need), he's on a 1 year contract so he's going to play hard, if he doesn't fit we can trade him for something at next deadline.

I can't see any negatives here.

The negatives are totally dependent on whether he becomes a bad influence / idiot surrounded by all his East Van homie… I’m sure you’ve read the stories of his bankruptcy and how his hoodrat friends ride his coattails and get him in shit

Canucks are getting a more mature Kane now as a player. -

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article...k-reward-move/

Article mentions Allvin and his staff talked extensively with former team mates and coaches of Kane. They know much more about this player in terms of his conduct on and off the ice compared to any Canucks fan.

They did their "due diligence".

Oilers fans posted comments about how much community work that Kane did for Edmonton. He donated 25 grand to Indigenous students in 2022.

Then he bought Christmas gifts for kids in 2024.

Kane collaborated with Kids Up Front - Edmonton to provide 120 local youth with a holiday shopping experience, including Oilers merchandise and gift cards, says Kids Up Front - Edmonton.

Three year collaboration with that organization to help kids.

https://oilerhockey.com/article/18898

Perhaps Kane is more mature now because he has a fiance and three kids. Having a family can make a man grow up fast. :considered:

No news reports about Kane having any tension or big spats with his former teammates in Edmonton.

I won't judge Kane until I see him play a game as a Canuck. I think that many fans will be pleasantly surprised about how good a player he can be when he is very motivated to play for a new contract. His next contract will likely be his last one given that he is 33 years old.

For Kane, I do truly believe people attack the guy more because of his background. If his teammates said he wasn't a problem, I would take their word for it and welcome the hometown kid to the team.

Why don't people say the same about Corey Perry? He was perceived toxic asset who was cut from the Hawks, yet he's had a complete resurgence to his career and he's not talked down upon by fans whatsoever during his time in Edmonton.

I'm always a fan of giving someone a chance, wait and see. We're so quick to dogpile on people because of past transgressions, and don't recognize growth.

People in EDM were livid when Perry first went there cuz of the drama and how fuckin slow he is at this point... he proved his worth though so it dropped off now they love him. Except for his Stanley Cup losing streak, which is quite frankly impressive at this point.

I hope the same for Kane minus the SC losing.

When the team is winning, people are willing to overlook and ignore a lot of things (until it blows up)

The Official 2025/2026 Canucks & NHL Thread
 

Kane speaks to the media after his trade to Vancouver:

He talks to reporters at about the 16 minute mark of the video.


https://www.youtube.com/live/OFtkOR0RyhQ?feature=shared

-nice blue and green suit on Kane haha.

https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article...rt-of-new-cba/

New CBA between the league and the players union is being discussed now.

Changes: Regular season expands from 82 to 84 games.

Pre-season game schedule decreases from 6 to 8 games to four games.

Changes to the NHL season could be in effect as early as the 2026-2027 season.

Players are getting fleeced on this CBA… big concession is losing dress codes? lol owners can’t push this through fast enough for themselves

84 ... damn, I was hoping it go the other way ... like 78 or 80 games.

No one cares about pre-season... guess that's why it's going down to 4. So the first 4 reg season games will be like pre-season level. We all know season ticket holders give away pre-season games and regular season brings in more $$ for owners.

^I agree, the season is already too fucking long.

I'd prefer a shorter regular season, less of a slog, less injuries. It would be better to see playoff teams with more of a full roster. We can truly see what team is the best equipped, as opposed to a crapshoot of whatever team has been able to weather the regular season with the least amount of injuries.