Canucks Give Evander Kane Permission to Seek Trade

Veteran forward's agent working to facilitate move out of Vancouver

Jan. 27, 2026 at 6:31pm

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The struggling Vancouver Canucks have given veteran forward Evander Kane and his agent permission to help facilitate a trade, according to reports. Kane, who was acquired by the Canucks last year, has struggled to produce this season as the team sits at the bottom of the NHL standings.

Why it matters

Kane is a talented veteran forward who could provide a boost to a contending team's offense if traded. The Canucks are clearly looking to shake up their roster and move on from Kane, who is in the final year of his contract.

The details

The Canucks have allowed Kane's agent, Dan Milstein, to work on finding a trade destination for the 34-year-old forward. Kane has 9 goals and 15 assists in 51 games for the Canucks this season, as the team has stumbled to a 17-30-5 record. He was acquired by Vancouver in a trade with the Edmonton Oilers last June.

  • The Canucks are currently 52 games into the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
  • The NHL trade deadline is just a few weeks away.

The players

Evander Kane

A 34-year-old veteran forward who was acquired by the Canucks last year. He is in the final year of a 4-year, $20.5 million contract.

Dan Milstein

Evander Kane's agent, who has been given permission by the Canucks to help facilitate a trade for his client.

Vancouver Canucks

An NHL team that is currently in last place in the league with a 17-30-5 record through 52 games.

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What they’re saying

“Evander Kane's agent Dan Milstein has been given permission to help facilitate a trade for his client.”

— Rick Dhaliwal, Reporter

What’s next

The Canucks will continue to work with Kane's agent to find a suitable trade destination for the veteran forward ahead of the NHL's trade deadline.

The takeaway

This move by the struggling Canucks signals that they are looking to shake up their roster and move on from Evander Kane, who could provide a boost to a contending team's offense if traded in the coming weeks.