The Buffalo Sabres have agreed to trade forward Evander Kane to the San Jose Sharks. The Sabres will get a 2019 conditional first-round pick, Daniel O’Regan, and a conditional fourth-round pick in 2020.
No extension for Evander Kane in San Jose. Rental. Details TBD.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 26, 2018
More details on Evander Kane trade, Sabres get 2019 conditional first-round pick, Dan O’Reagan and a 2020 4th Rd pick
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) February 26, 2018
Here's the condition of the first-round 2019 pick in the Evander Kane deal: if the Sharks re-sign Kane, it's a first; but if Kane walks into free agency, it's a second-round pick in 2019
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) February 26, 2018
Buffalo Sabres Trade Evander Kane to the San Jose Sharks
Evander Kane
In Kane, the Sharks get an extremely talented skater and gifted goal scorer. This season he scored 20 goals and 20 assists for 40 points in 61 games played. He also added 57 minutes in penalties. His possession numbers were 50.9 percent Corsi and a relative Corsi of 5.4. Those totals are up compared to last season, where he scored 28 goals, 15 assists for 43 points. Over his nine-year NHL career, Kane has played for the Atlanta Thrashers, Winnipeg Jets, and Buffalo Sabres. He has put up 177 goals and 163 assists for 340 career points in 557 career games. He was originally drafted in the 1st round, 4th overall of the 2009 NHL draft by the Atlanta Thrashers.
Daniel O’Regan
O’Regan, 24, had four assists in 19 games this season, and one goal and four assists in 24 career games. The Boston University product is reunited with college teammate Jack Eichel.
What This Means for the Future
Evander Kane is an extremely talented skater with a goal scoring gift. No matter where he goes he will be a top 6 player. His goal totals are much higher than his assist numbers. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but he could do with some assists to round him a little better. He has the potential to make a mark on any team he plays for.
Main Photo: 13 October 2016: Buffalo Sabres left wing Evander Kane (9) looks on during an NHL game between the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres at Key Bank Center in Buffalo, NY. (Photo by Jerome Davis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
