Evander Kane to sign deal with KHL team in Russia

Evander Kane, a 16-year NHL veteran, is set to sign a contract to play in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) in Russia for the upcoming season. His agent, Dan Milstein, confirmed the decision on the DFO Insider podcast, stating that Kane decided to take his talents to Russia after finding limited interest on the NHL free agent market this summer.

A formal announcement regarding the specific team is expected within the coming days. The 35-year-old forward most recently played for the Vancouver Canucks and previously spent significant time with the Edmonton Oilers. Over his 1,001 career NHL games, Kane recorded 339 goals and 648 points.