With the Vancouver Canucks rumoured to have tried to peddle forward Evander Kane back to his former team, the Edmonton Oilers, it looks like another team might be “kicking tires” on the veteran winger.

According to an article published on LA Kings blog MayorsManor.com, the Kings could be in the mix to acquire Kane. Here is some of what they wrote:

After being traded from Edmonton to Vancouver last summer in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick, Kane has tallied seven goals and 14 assists this season. However, he carries a minus-18 rating, the third-lowest on the Canucks, behind Tyler Myers and Brock Boeser.

Kane is currently in the final year of a four-year deal worth $20.5 million. He also maintains a 16-team approved trade list, giving him some control over potential destinations as he enters the later stages of his career.

The connection to Los Angeles makes sense given that former Oilers GM Ken Holland is at the helm. Not only did Holland originally sign Kane in Edmonton, but he has also brought in familiar faces form his former roster to bolster his current club. Corey Perry (10 goals, 13 assists) and Warren Foegele (six goals, two assists) were both added this season as the Kings look to finally get by the first-round of the playoffs.

After missing the entire 2024-25 regular season due to surgeries, Kane returned for the playoffs with the Oilers and recorded 12 points in 21 games during their run to the Stanley Cup Final.

As the rumour mill surrounding the Canucks continues to heat up, Kane’s name remains among the most discussed trade candidates. With his hometown club rebuilding its roster, the coming weeks could determine whether the veteran left winger remains in Vancouver or finds a new home.