Evander Kane met with the media at Rogers Arena on Thursday morning, just over 24 hours after he was traded to his hometown team. The 33-year-old forward took questions on a variety of topics, and we will highlight the press conference in this article.

The fact that Edmonton managed to clear the entirety of Kane's salary, and get a fourth-rounder in return, is truly remarkable.

One of the great things about professional sports is that every athlete, given their chance, has the opportunity to outperform criticism and perceived flaws. Evander Kane has the chance to change the narrative with the Canucks.