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Rangers interested in Evander Kane and trading moves ahead of draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 8:52 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Rangers interested in Evander Kane and trading moves ahead of draft

Summary

The New York Rangers are considering former Vancouver Canucks forward Evander Kane, an unrestricted free agent after not being retained. Kane, who posted 31 points last season, could provide needed scoring depth. The Rangers have already made several moves this offseason, including trading Artemi Panarin to the Kings and Vincent Trocheck to the Utah Mammoth, and acquiring Joonas Korpisalo and Pavel Dorofeyev. As the draft approaches, the Rangers are reportedly looking to improve their offense and may explore additional signings or moves.

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What We Know

•Kane is an unrestricted free agent after one season with the Canucks.
•Rangers traded Artemi Panarin and Vincent Trocheck this offseason.
•Pavel Dorofeyev signed to a seven-year extension.
•Rangers may move up in the 2026 NHL Draft for high-impact players.
•Kane considering a move to the KHL if NHL opportunities dwindle.

Latest Updates

8:52 PMYahoo Sports — Rangers Linked To Former $20.5 Million 1st Round Pick

What they're saying

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The New York Rangers have made multiple moves so far this offseason after they missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second consecutive campaign, during which they traded away star forward Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings.Additionally, the Rangers traded forward Vincent Trocheck to the Utah Mammoth not long after the season ended, while […] The post Rangers Linked To Former $20.5 Million 1st Round Pick appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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