The NHL is investigating Evander Kane’s LTIR status, sparking renewed debate over salary cap loopholes. As teams continue to find ways around the rules during the playoffs, the league now faces ...

Edmonton Oilers left winger Evander Kane Jun 6, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane (91) reacts after scoring a goal against the Florida Panthers during the first ...

If the Oilers place Evander Kane on LTIR, his $5.125 million contract won't count against the team for now, opening the door for Vrana.

The Oilers could have placed Kane on LTIR back in February, when the playoffs were all but assured, and had him back at 100% for the playoffs.

View the original article to see embedded media. According to Bob Stauffer, there is "a very good chance" that Kane could undergo surgery and be placed on LTIR at the start of the 2024-25 campaign.

"Just stop watching, vote with your wallet. Without Canadian viewership, the NHL is cooked," one fan added. The investigation stems from Evander Kane's season-long LTIR stint due to multiple injuries.

On LTIR, the Oilers could potentially swing big and try to add a defenseman to fill what appears to be a hole on the right side. But, ideally, Kane staying on LTIR is a short-term fix.

Today Ira Cooper and David Staples dig into what it means for the Oilers if Evander Kane now goes on LTIR, as seems likely. Cooper describes how the salary cap does and does not work.

Kane, who has been out since Nov. 8, will return to the lineup Tuesday against Seattle. In corresponding moves, the Oilers placed both Kailer Yamamoto (undisclosed) and Ryan Murray (back) on LTIR.

If Frederic and Kane can find their games, and rather quickly, they will be important as the intensity and physicality of playoff games ramp up. The Oilers still rank last in the NHL for hits.

The Oilers activated forward Evander Kane from long-term injured reserve following his recovery from getting his left wrist cut by a skate, Edmonton announced Tuesday. Here’s what you need to ...

According to Bob Stauffer, there is "a very good chance" that Kane could undergo surgery and be placed on LTIR at the start of the 2024-25 campaign.