Dreger: Evander Kane trade talks are 'heating up'

The Buffalo Sabres are expected to move Evander Kane before the Feb. 26 NHL trade deadline.

The 26-year-old left wing is due to become an unrestricted free agent in July and could seek a significant raise over his current $5.25 million annual average salary.

Last week, TSN's Pierre LeBrun reported Sabres general manager Jason Botterill was seeking a first-round draft pick, a prospect and a conditional pick. On Tuesday, TSN's Darren Dreger said there are teams claiming Botterill also wants an NHL roster player included. Then, on Friday, Dreger reported the trade talks over Kane were "heating up."

In 45 appearances in 2017-18, the Vancouver, BC native has recorded 16 goals and 20 assists (36 points) with a plus-minus of minus-10 and 34 penalty minutes.

Sabres forward Evander Kane to miss remainder of season with injury

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Evander Kane

Buffalo Sabres forward Evander Kane will miss the remainder of the 2015-16 NHL season due to an upper-body injury.

Sabres head coach Dan Bylsma said on Thursday that Kane may need three or four weeks to heal the injury.

Losing a good player like Kane at this time for the Sabres really won't hurt them all that much. Buffalo is out of playoff contention and only has five games left in the season.

Kane was injured in the Sabres' game against the Detroit Red Wings on Monday while battling for the puck. 

Sabres' Kane to miss game against Ottawa

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Buffalo Sabres forward Evander Kane will miss the team's game against the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday.

Kane was late to the team's morning practice on Monday after going to Sunday night's NBA All-Star Game and oversleeping, causing his lateness.

Sabres' Kane suspect of sex offense investigation

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Evander Kane

Buffalo Sabres forward Evander Kane is the suspect in a sex offense investigation by Buffalo Police, according to a team statement.

The incident supposedly happened Sunday morning in a downtown hotel room.