Ex-Oilers teammate Evander Kane makes strong Connor McDavid statement
Former Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane did not hesitate when asked who the best player in the NHL is right now. Appearing on streamer N3on’s livestream on May 14, Kane gave a direct answer when the conversation shifted toward the…
Former Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane did not hesitate when asked who the best player in the NHL is right now. Appearing on streamer N3on’s livestream on May 14, Kane gave a direct answer when the conversation shifted toward the NHL’s elite players. The veteran winger, now with the Vancouver Canucks after being traded by Edmonton before the 2025-26 season, made it clear he still views Connor McDavid as the standard across the league.
“I think Connor’s just on a different level than everybody else,” Kane said. MORE: Connor McDavid sends clear message on Oilers future amid rumors When N3on pointed out that “everyone says that,” Kane doubled down. “Yeah.
He, I mean, it’s tough to deny,” Kane said. “I mean, it’s, ’cause he does everything. Like, you could have a – There’s other guys in the league that are kinda right there.
Yeah. But, they’re missing that 10%, and Connor has that 10%. ” Kane also highlighted the rare combination of speed and skill that separates McDavid from every other star player.