Evander Kane is apparently going to celebrate Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday.
A report from NBC News has named the Edmonton Oilers forward alongside other prominent athletes who are slated to attend the American president’s inauguration ceremony.
Other athletes named in the report include legendary boxer Mike Tyson and ex-NFLer Antonio Brown.
The ceremony will celebrate Trump becoming the 47th President of the United States following an election victory over Democratic candidate, and now former Vice President Kamala Harris.
This wouldn’t be the first time that Kane has publicly endorsed Trump. On election night, Kane posted a photo to his Instagram story seemingly raising a glass to the 78-year-old politician shortly after his victory was confirmed.
Evander Kane Celebrating the Donald Trump Presidency! pic.twitter.com/dpmvBfjxDZ
— Oilers After Dark’s -B.W. (@OADsBraydonW) November 6, 2024
Kane appears to have an affinity for conservative politics. Outside of his support for Trump, he has also met with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith before last year’s Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers.
Smith is the leader of Alberta’s United Conservative Party (UCP).
He wouldn’t be the only Oilers figure to show support for the incoming US President as Wayne Gretzky has also been in the headlines in recent months for doing the same. Trump name-dropped Gretzky as a potential candidate in the next Canadian federal election, a claim that has caused quite a stir in some political circles in Canada.
Normally, Kane would be with his Oilers teammates as they prepare to welcome the Washington Capitals (fittingly) Tuesday night at Rogers Place. However, due to a multitude of injuries and surgeries, Kane has yet to appear in a single game so far this season and could very well be out until the postseason.