Evander Kane is relishing the opportunity to join his hometown team, one he feels is close to being competitive with a desire to win now. The Vancouver Canucks acquired the bruising 33-year-old winger from the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday in exchange for a fourth-round pick (117th overall) in this week's NHL Draft.

The Edmonton Oilers came within two wins of a Stanley Cup championship this year. But as soon as they lost to the Florida Panthers in the Cup final for the second straight season, speculation began as to what changes Edmonton would be making to their roster.

On Tuesday morning, the Edmonton Oilers traded 33 year old left winger Evander Kane to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a 4th round pick(117th overall) in this week’s NHL Draft.