Oilers give Evander Kane OK to negotiate with other teams

By JOHN WAWROW and STEPHEN WHYNO
AP Hockey Writers

Evander Kane’s agent tells The Associated Press that the Oilers have granted him permission to negotiate with other NHL teams while talks continue with Edmonton. Elsewhere, an AP source says right wing Nicolas Aube-Kubel will become a free agent after being told the Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche will not issue him a qualifying offer. The Columbus Blue Jackets also declined to make offers to defenseman Gabriel Carlsson and center Kevin Stenlund. Players not receiving qualifying offers are eligible to become unrestricted free agents.