Evander Kane Contract & Salary

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Evander Kane Contract & Salary
Evander Kane during NHL: JUN 08 Stanley Cup Final - Oilers at Panthers

Evander Kane is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger for the Edmonton Oilers, as of March 2025. He was drafted fourth overall by the Atlanta Thrashers in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft and later played for the Jets, Sabres, and Sharks.

Kane won the Memorial Cup with the Vancouver Giants in 2007 and set their single-season goals record in 2008–09. Internationally, he won gold with Team Canada at the 2008 Ivan Hlinka Tournament and the 2009 World Juniors and also competed in multiple IIHF World Championships.

Evander Kane’s Contract

Evander Kane is playing under a four-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers worth $20,500,000, according to Spotrac. The contract includes a $11,500,000 signing bonus and is fully guaranteed. His average annual salary is $5,125,000.

For the 2024-25 season, Kane will earn a base salary of $2,750,000 along with a $2,000,000 signing bonus, bringing his total yearly cash earnings to $4,750,000. His cap hit for the season remains at $5,125,000. He will become an unrestricted free agent in 2026.

YearAgeCap Hit AnnualCash AnnualCash Cumulative
2022-2331$5,125,000$6,250,000$6,250,000
2023-2432$5,125,000$5,500,000$11,750,000
2024-2533$5,125,000$4,750,000$16,500,000

Evander Kane’s Contract Breakdown

For the 2024-25 season, Evander Kane will have a base salary of $2,750,000 and a signing bonus of $2,000,000. His cap hit is $5,125,000, and he will earn $4,750,000 in yearly cash, as per Spotrac.

2025-2634$5,125,000$4,000,000$20,500,000
2026-2735UFA

Evander Kane salary: How much is Evander Kane getting paid?

Evander Kane is earning a base salary of $2,750,000 for the 2024-25 season, along with a $2,000,000 signing bonus, bringing his total cash earnings for the season to $4,750,000. His cap hit for the season is $5,125,000, according to Spotrac.

YearBase SalarySigning BonusCap HitDead CapYearly Cash
2024-25 $2,750,000$2,000,000$5,125,000-$4,750,000

How much does Evander Kane make in a minute?

Evander Kane makes approximately $9.04 per minute based on his 2024-25 total cash earnings of $4,750,000.

Evander Kane’s Career Earnings

Evander Kane Contract & Salary
Evander Kane during NHL: JUN 08 Stanley Cup Final - Oilers at Panthers

Evander Kane's career earnings total $72,593,193. For the 2024-25 season, he will have a cap hit of $5,125,000 and earn $4,750,000 in total cash, which includes his base salary and signing bonus.

YearCash Cumulative
2009$900,000
2010$1,800,000
2011$2,700,000
2012$4,456,098
2013$8,956,098
2014$12,512,549 $14,206,097
2015$20,206,097
2016$26,206,097
2017$27,528,675 $32,206,097
2018$41,206,097
2019$49,093,193
2020$55,093,193
2021$56,093,193
2022$62,343,193
2023$67,843,193
2024$72,593,193
Total$72,593,193

What are the terms of Evander Kane’s Contract?

Evander Kane signed a four-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers with a total value of $20.5 million. The contract includes a substantial signing bonus of $11.5 million, and it is guaranteed that he will receive the entire contract value. The annual average salary under this deal is $5,125,000. The only clause in his contract includes a 16-team no-trade list (2025). He is set to commence his free agency after the conclusion of the 2026-27 season (via Spotrac).

How much of Evander Kane’s Contract is guaranteed?

The entire Evander Kane's four-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers is guaranteed. The total contract value is $20.5 million, and all of it is guaranteed, providing Kane with financial security for the duration of the agreement (via Spotrac).

Evander Kane’s Contract History

Evander Kane is under a four-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers, signed in 2022, worth $20,500,000. The contract includes an $11,500,000 signing bonus and is fully guaranteed, with an average annual salary of $5,125,000. For the 2024-25 season, Kane will earn a base salary of $2,750,000 and a signing bonus of $2,000,000, with a cap hit of $5,125,000. He will become an unrestricted free agent in 2026, as per Spotrac.

Previously, Kane signed a one-year, $1,375,000 contract in 2021, which included a $625,000 signing bonus, according to Spotrac. Before that, he was under a seven-year, $49,000,000 extension from 2018 to 2024, with an average salary of $7,000,000 and a $12,000,000 signing bonus. Earlier in his career, he signed a six-year, $31,500,000 contract from 2012 to 2017, and his rookie contract was a three-year, $9,300,000 deal from 2009 to 2011.

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FAQs on Evander Kane Contract & Salary

A. Evander Kane plays for the Edmonton Oilers, as of March 2025.

A. Evander Kane plays as a winger.

A. Evander Kane has played for the Atlanta Thrashers, Winnipeg Jets, Buffalo Sabres, San Jose Sharks, and Edmonton Oilers.

A. Evander Kane played for Dinamo Minsk in the KHL.

A. Evander Kane has represented Canada internationally.

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