History of Evander Kane in Timeline

Evander Kane is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently with the Edmonton Oilers. A winger known for his scoring ability and physical play, Kane was drafted fourth overall by the Atlanta Thrashers in 2009. Prior to joining the Oilers, he played for the Thrashers, Winnipeg Jets, Buffalo Sabres, and San Jose Sharks. His career has been marked by both on-ice success and off-ice controversies.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

August 2, 1991: Evander Kane's Birth

On August 2, 1991, Evander Frank Kane was born. He is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger.

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1992: Cousin Kirk Johnson at Summer Olympics

In 1992, Evander Kane's cousin, Kirk Johnson, boxed for Canada at the Summer Olympics in Barcelona.

2002: Cousin Kirk Johnson fights for WBA Heavyweight title

In 2002, Evander Kane's cousin, Kirk Johnson, fought John Ruiz for the World Boxing Association (WBA) Heavyweight title.

2002: Adam Courchaine's Team Record

In the 2002-03 season, Adam Courchaine set a team record of 43 goals in a single season.

2003: Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournaments

In 2003, Evander Kane played in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournaments with a team from North Vancouver.

2004: Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournaments

In 2004, Evander Kane played in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournaments with a team from North Vancouver.

December 13, 2006: First WHL call-up

On December 13, 2006, Evander Kane received his first WHL call-up for a game against the Seattle Thunderbirds.

March 25, 2007: First WHL Goal

On March 25, 2007, Evander Kane scored his first WHL goal, a game-tying marker, in the last game of the regular season.

2007: Memorial Cup win

In 2007, Evander Kane won the Memorial Cup with the Vancouver Giants of the Western Hockey League (WHL).

October 10, 2008: First WHL Hat-Trick

On October 10, 2008, Evander Kane recorded his first WHL hat-trick against the Kelowna Rockets.

2008: Kane wins gold at Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament

In 2008, Evander Kane competed in the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament, winning gold with Canada's under-18 team. He recorded four points in four games.

2008: Runner-up for Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy

In 2008, Evander Kane finished as runner-up for the Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy as WHL rookie of the year.

January 12, 2009: Named WHL Player of the Week

On January 12, 2009, Evander Kane was named WHL player of the week for the second time in the season after scoring six points in two games after returning from the World Juniors.

July 20, 2009: Signed with Thrashers

On July 20, 2009, the Atlanta Thrashers signed Evander Kane to an entry-level contract.

October 3, 2009: First NHL Point

On October 3, 2009, Evander Kane recorded his first career NHL point, an assist, in his debut game for the Atlanta Thrashers against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

2009: All-Star Honors

In 2009 Evander Kane received WHL West First Team All-Star honors along with teammates Pierro-Zabotel and Jonathon Blum.

2009: WHL West First All-Star Team

In 2009, Evander Kane was named to the WHL West First All-Star Team and set the Giants' franchise record for single-season goals.

2009: Drafted by Atlanta Thrashers

In 2009, Evander Kane was selected fourth overall by the Atlanta Thrashers in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft.

2009: Gold Medal at World Junior Championships

In 2009, Evander Kane won a gold medal as a member of Team Canada at the World Junior Championships.

2009: Kane wins gold at World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

In 2009, Evander Kane, as the youngest player on Team Canada, won a gold medal at the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, contributing six points in six games.

March 6, 2010: Bone Fracture

On March 6, 2010, Evander Kane suffered a bone fracture during a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, causing him to miss 15 games.

November 30, 2010: Left Knee Injury

On November 30, 2010, Evander Kane suffered a left knee injury during a game against the Colorado Avalanche after being struck by a shot from teammate Tobias Enström, causing him to miss two games.

2010: Competed in IIHF World Championships

In 2010, Evander Kane competed in the IIHF World Championships as part of Team Canada.

2010: Kane plays in 2010 IIHF World Championship

In 2010, Evander Kane played for the Canadian men's team at the IIHF World Championship in Germany, finishing with two goals and two assists in seven games. Canada was eliminated in the quarterfinal.

January 2011: Lower-body Injury

In January 2011, Evander Kane missed six games due to a lower-body injury.

2011: Competed in IIHF World Championships

In 2011, Evander Kane competed in the IIHF World Championships.

2011: Kane returns to national team for 2011 IIHF World Championship

In 2011, Evander Kane returned to the national team for the IIHF World Championship in Slovakia, recording two assists over seven games. Canada suffered a second consecutive defeat in the quarterfinal to Russia.

January 2012: Concussion Sidelined

In January 2012, Evander Kane was sidelined with a concussion.

March 1, 2012: Four-Point Game

On March 1, 2012, Evander Kane recorded a four-point game (two goals and two assists) in a 7–0 win against the Florida Panthers.

September 15, 2012: Signed Contract Extension with Jets

On September 15, 2012, Evander Kane signed a six-year, $31.5 million contract extension with the Winnipeg Jets.

2012: Competed in IIHF World Championships

In 2012, Evander Kane competed in the IIHF World Championships.

2012: Signed with Dinamo Minsk

In 2012, as a result of the NHL lockout, Evander Kane joined Dinamo Minsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). However, he was later released after 12 games.

April 3, 2014: Accused of Assault

On April 3, 2014, Evander Kane was accused of assault after an incident in Vancouver and was later sued for financial damages.

April 5, 2014: Healthy Scratch

On April 5, 2014, Evander Kane was a healthy scratch in a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

2014: Competed in IIHF World Championships

In 2014, Evander Kane competed in the IIHF World Championships.

February 3, 2015: Healthy Scratch Against Canucks

On February 3, 2015, Evander Kane was a healthy scratch against the Vancouver Canucks due to an incident with teammates.

February 11, 2015: Traded to Buffalo Sabres

On February 11, 2015, Evander Kane was traded by the Jets to the Buffalo Sabres.

October 2015: Felt Jets Did Not Have His Back

In October 2015, Evander Kane revealed he felt the Jets did not "have his back" throughout his legal and behavioral issues.

June 2016: Confrontations at a Buffalo Bar

In June 2016, while Evander Kane was a member of the Buffalo Sabres, he was allegedly involved in a fight with a bouncer at a bar called Bottoms Up. There were also accusations that he grabbed a woman by the throat and attempted to force her into a car outside the nightclub, as well as grabbing another woman by the arms inside the nightclub and attempting to force her outside.

July 1, 2016: Kane sued for alleged assault

On July 1, 2016, Evander Kane was sued by a 21-year-old woman accusing him of assault in his hotel room, alleging she was attacked after being invited to a party, resulting in cuts and bleeding that required surgeries.

July 2016: Kane surrenders to Buffalo police

In late July 2016, Evander Kane surrendered to Buffalo police following the incidents that occurred in June 2016 at a downtown Buffalo bar. The police reports included allegations of Kane grabbing an unnamed woman by the throat and attempting to force her into a car outside the nightclub. Sabres GM Tim Murray expressed his displeasure with Kane's off-ice behavior, noting its negative impact on both the player and the organization.

August 1, 2016: Kane pleads not guilty to trespassing and harassment charges

On August 1, 2016, Evander Kane pleaded not guilty to one count of criminal trespassing and four counts of non-criminal harassment following confrontations at a Buffalo bar in June 2016, while playing for the Buffalo Sabres.

October 14, 2016: Cracked Ribs

On October 14, 2016, Evander Kane cracked three ribs in the season-opening game, leaving him unable to play indefinitely.

2017: Played 78 Games

In the 2017-18 season, Evander Kane played 78 games, the most in a season for Kane.

February 26, 2018: Traded to San Jose Sharks

On February 26, 2018, the Sabres traded Evander Kane to the San Jose Sharks.

March 16, 2018: First NHL Hat-Trick with Sharks

On March 16, 2018, Evander Kane scored his first NHL hat-trick against the Calgary Flames as a member of the San Jose Sharks, and then later added a fourth goal, contributing more than half the goals in the Sharks 7–4 win.

April 26, 2018: One-Game Suspension

On April 26, 2018, Evander Kane received a one-game suspension for cross-checking Vegas Golden Knights forward Pierre-Edouard Bellemare.

May 24, 2018: Re-Signed with Sharks

On May 24, 2018, the Sharks re-signed Evander Kane to a seven-year, $49 million contract.

2018: Led NHL in Penalty Minutes

During the 2018-19 season, Evander Kane led the NHL in penalty minutes with 153.

March 14, 2019: Kane announces his wife's miscarriage

On March 14, 2019, Evander Kane announced that his wife had a miscarriage at 26 weeks.

November 4, 2019: Kane sued by The Cosmopolitan casino for gambling debt

On November 4, 2019, Evander Kane was sued by The Cosmopolitan casino in Las Vegas for a half-million-dollar gambling debt he allegedly incurred in April 2019. The casino claimed Kane received $500,000 in gambling markers and left without settling the debt.

2019: Suspended in Preseason

During the 2019-20 preseason, Evander Kane was suspended for the first three games of the regular season due to abusing officials.

2019: Conditional pick

In 2019, a conditional first-round or second-round pick was part of the trade agreement sending Evander Kane from the Sabres to the Sharks.

January 5, 2020: Natural Hat Trick Against Capitals

On January 5, 2020, Evander Kane recorded a natural hat trick when the Sharks visited the Washington Capitals, scoring three straight goals in just over 10 minutes during the second period.

February 14, 2020: Suspended for Elbowing Hit

On February 14, 2020, Evander Kane was suspended for three games after an elbowing hit in a game against the Winnipeg Jets.

June 8, 2020: Kane co-founds the Hockey Diversity Alliance

On June 8, 2020, Evander Kane co-founded the Hockey Diversity Alliance with Akim Aliu to address intolerance and racism in hockey.

2020: Conditional pick

In 2020, a conditional fourth-round pick was part of the trade agreement sending Evander Kane from the Sabres to the Sharks.

January 11, 2021: Kane reportedly files for bankruptcy

On January 11, 2021, it was reported that Evander Kane filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy in California, amassing $26.8 million in debt.

January 2021: Kane listed gambling debts in bankruptcy filing

In a January 2021 bankruptcy filing, Evander Kane listed that he owed $1.5 million in gambling debts.

July 2021: Kane accused of betting on his own team's games

In July 2021, Evander Kane's estranged wife publicly accused him of betting on games involving his own team and "throwing games with bookies." The NHL launched an investigation. Kane denied the allegations, attributing them to distress from their divorce, and admitted to a gambling addiction.

August 2021: Kane receives temporary restraining order against ex-wife

In August 2021, Evander Kane received a temporary restraining order against his ex-wife, claiming she had physically abused him in the past and sought a permanent restraining order. The NHL announced an investigation into the domestic violence claims.

September 2021: Domestic violence restraining order filed against Kane

In September 2021, Evander Kane's ex-wife filed a domestic violence restraining order application, including accusations of sexual assault and domestic battery. Kane's attorney denied the allegations.

September 22, 2021: NHL releases findings on Kane's betting allegations

On September 22, 2021, the NHL released the findings of its investigation into allegations against Evander Kane, stating that it found no evidence of game betting and that the evidence raised doubts about the veracity of the allegations.

October 18, 2021: Suspended by NHL

On October 18, 2021, Evander Kane was suspended by the NHL for 21 games for violation of COVID-19 protocols.

November 28, 2021: Placed on Waivers and Re-assigned to AHL

On November 28, 2021, after completing his suspension, the Sharks placed Evander Kane on waivers and re-assigned him to the AHL, joining the San Jose Barracuda.

January 8, 2022: Contract Termination

On January 8, 2022, it was announced that the Sharks had placed Evander Kane on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract due to violation of AHL COVID-19 protocols.

January 27, 2022: Kane signs with the Edmonton Oilers

On January 27, 2022, Evander Kane signed a one-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers. The decision to sign Kane generated controversy but was defended by Connor McDavid, who viewed Kane as a valuable addition to the team's playoff aspirations.

July 12, 2022: Kane signs contract extension with Oilers

On July 12, 2022, Evander Kane signed a four-year, $20.5 million contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers.

2022: Kane's performance in the 2022 season and playoffs

In 2022, Evander Kane debuted with the Oilers on January 29, scoring in a 7-2 victory. He played on the top line with McDavid and Puljujärvi, achieving a career-high shooting percentage and contributing to improved even-strength play. Kane concluded the regular season with 22 goals and 17 assists, helping the Oilers qualify for the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs. In the first round against the Kings, he recorded his first playoff hat trick, finishing with seven goals. During Game 3 of the Western Conference Final against the Avalanche, Kane cross-checked Nazem Kadri, resulting in a one-game suspension.