Evander Kane rumors flip overnight as one front-runner takes over

Jan 27, 2026 (12:20)

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Evander Kane to the Dallas Stars is gaining steam, and the Vancouver Canucks trade deadline clock is getting loud.

A report Tuesday morning has Dallas in pole position. It is not just interest, it is belief a deal can fit.

That matters because Kane's market usually stays crowded right up until the final hours.

Kane has 9-15-24 in 51 games, and he still plays like a bruiser. Teams see a playoff winger who can flip a series.

The buzz now is that Dallas has pushed past the pack.

The loudest nudge came from a 2 Mutts Hockey Pod post that says Dallas is the number one destination, with a few others still lurking.

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Around the league, another rumour thread has Colorado in the conversation too, but Dallas keeps popping up first.

The fit is easy to picture, Kane on a top-six flank and parked at the crease on the man advantage.

Canucks fans are split, some want the cap hit gone, others hate selling low on a player who still scares defenders.

Dallas is 29-14-9 and built to win tight games, so adding chaos up front is a luxury move.

Kane's $5.125 million cap hit is the puzzle, and Vancouver likely has to retain or take money back.

If the Stars can squeeze it, they get a net-front bully without touching their blue line core.

For Vancouver, the return is about picks and flexibility, especially with Kane tracking toward UFA status this summer.

The next few days should tell us if this is real traction or just January noise.

Either way, the idea of Kane in Texas has moved from fun rumor to something you can almost see on the ice.

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