There are emerging tensions between Kane and Leon Draisaitl, aggravated by Kane's dissatisfaction with being on the third line. According to TSN's Ryan Rishaug, a recent heated exchange between Kane and Draisaitl on the bench has heightened concerns about team chemistry.
Amidst the Oilers playoff aspirations, internal conflicts like these are unwelcomed distractions. Kane's hefty $5 million salary should be contributing to on-ice success, not off-ice drama.