Evander Kane is known for upsetting and outraging other NHL players, but he’s evidently also got a knack for enraging hockey commentators and fans, given the reaction in Vancouver to the trade that sent him there for a fourth round draft pick.

One of the great things about professional sports is that every athlete, given their chance, has the opportunity to outperform criticism and perceived flaws. Evander Kane has the chance to change the narrative with the Canucks.