Sibir Novosibirsk signs Evander Kane for the rest of the KHL season.
Evander Kane is taking the next step in his professional hockey career overseas after signing with HC Sibir Novosibirsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). The league confirmed the agreement on Tuesday, November 10, with the contract covering the remainder of the 2026-27 season.
The 35-year-old forward arrives in Russia following his 2025-26 campaign with the Vancouver Canucks. Kane recorded 13 goals and 18 assists for 31 points in 71 regular-season appearances. It was his first full season back after undergoing multiple surgeries.
This will be Kane's second stint in the KHL. During the 2012-13 NHL lockout, he played 12 games for Dynamo Minsk, collecting one goal and one assist. His return gives him another opportunity to compete in a league he previously experienced early in his career.
Before joining Vancouver, Kane spent four seasons with the Edmonton Oilers. He helped the organization reach the Stanley Cup Final in consecutive years, falling short against Florida in 2024 and 2025. During the 2025 postseason, he appeared in 22 games as Edmonton made another championship run.
For Sibir Novosibirsk, the signing adds a forward with extensive NHL experience and a proven postseason background. Kane will look to contribute offensively and bring his physical style of play to the Russian club as it continues its KHL campaign.
The move marks a new chapter for the Vancouver native after 17 NHL seasons. His performance in Russia will be the next step in a career that has included several teams, international experience and two Stanley Cup Final appearances.