​Former Edmonton Oilers star Evander Kane has warned that “plenty of names” could emerge after he eventually shares his side of recent criticism.The unrestricted NHL free agent addressed the situation on X, promising that his version would include evidence. Kane wrote, “I can’t wait for the day I decide to share ‘my truths.’”“The only difference? Mine will come with facts, receipts, and the actual truth,” Kane added. “A lot of people have become far too comfortable speaking publicly while relying on my silence.”MORE: David Staples says Oilers need Evander Kane to neutralize NHL ‘apex predators’Kane then escalated the message without identifying anyone. “Enjoy it while it lasts,” he wrote. “There are plenty of 💣 with plenty of names attached. When the time is right, everything will speak for itself.”The post follows former San Jose Sharks teammate Kurtis Gabriel’s public criticism of Kane. Gabriel recently described Kane as a difficult teammate and questioned his professionalism during the 2020-21 season.“Every meeting, Evander Kane shows up late,” Gabriel said. He claimed Kane would enter meetings wearing “flip flops” and a tracksuit while teammates wore suits.Gabriel also accused Kane of bullying behavior and used the phrase “pure narcissism” when discussing his former teammate.Evander Kane’s NHL future now carries another questionVancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Evander Kane (91) skates at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)Kane enters September without an NHL contract after completing his four-year, $20.5 million deal. He spent last season with the Vancouver Canucks, recording 13 goals and 31 points in 71 games.The timing makes Kane’s comments more significant. Teams can accept personality concerns when a player provides clear top-six production, but Kane’s recent output gives teams less room for risk.His Edmonton tenure showed that Kane can thrive within the right structure. He helped the Oilers reach the 2024 Stanley Cup Final and earned a strong reputation within that environment.However, Vancouver produced a different result. The Canucks struggled, Kane’s season lacked consistency, and his future became uncertain after his contract expired.MORE: Ex-Oilers star Evander Kane’s free-agent stock slipping ahead of NHL free agencyKane now has an opportunity to control the narrative by eventually providing the “facts and receipts” he referenced. Until then, NHL teams must judge the situation without knowing what evidence he thinks supports his claims.The next step for Kane remains straightforward. His performance must give teams enough reason to separate his hockey value from another public controversy.—Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter —