Evander Kane shares unfiltered thoughts on playing in Canada.

There's been a great deal of talk as of late about the challenges of playing in a Canadian hockey market and the pressures that can put on players who find themselves in those circumstances. While it seems fair to suggest that those circumstances can have a negative impact on a player's individual performance, it also seems fair to suggest that there are others who thrive under that level of pressure and scrutiny.

Recently, Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane was asked to share his thoughts on the realities of playing hockey in Canada and Kane, who finds himself in the Stanley Cup Final alongside his fellow Oilers, had a very different perspective on things. Kane it seems is very comfortable playing under the spotlight of a Canadian hockey market.

"Ever since I got here... fans have treated me great," said Kane on the Snipes and Stripes podcast. "Really bonded with the community and city of Edmonton. They've treated me so well and showed me a lot of love."

Kane, who conducted the interview ahead of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers, has fully embraced the passion of the fans in Edmonton and seems to be thriving in that atmosphere.

"Went for dinner last night... and there was a parade of like 100 vehicles decked out in Oilers flags and Stanley Cups already going downtown," said Kane. "You see the emotion, you see the passion, it's definitely motivating. Not that we need any extra motivation but it does give you a little extra."

Kane even seems to genuinely enjoy the interactions he has had with fans in his years in Edmonton.

"For me it's nice to be recognized," admitted Kane.

Kane praised the fans in Edmonton for showing both he and his family respect despite the huge popularity of the Oilers franchise in the city of Edmonton.

"They have a good understanding of how to treat players that play for their city," said Kane.