Kane’s suspension is lengthy, but not the longest in Sharks’ history. On the ice, even though the Sharks are now saving some money under the salary cap, there appears to be no impetus to seek outside forward help via trade.
In the meantime, it’s unclear whether Kane would be allowed to use team facilities to skate and train to help prepare for a return to the ice. Their frustration stemmed from Kane’s perceived overall lax attitude toward team rules, including being late for practices and games and the players’ dress code. If Kane does return to the team, a question also looms whether he would be welcomed back inside the locker room.įriction built up between Kane and his teammates throughout last season, to the point where some Sharks players expressed to management that they no longer wanted the forward on the team. While Kane said he is looking forward to playing again, it’s unclear whether the Sharks would seek to void the remainder of his contract, which lasts until the end of the 2024-25 season and is still set to pay him in excess of $20 million. We will not be commenting further on Evander’s status prior to the conclusion of the NHL’s mandated suspension.” In a statement, the Sharks said, “While we are encouraged by Evander’s commitment to moving forward, we are extremely disappointed by his disregard for the health and safety protocols put in place by the NHL and the NHLPA. “When my suspension is over, I plan to return to the ice with great effort, determination, and love for the game of hockey.” During my suspension, I will continue to participate in counseling to help me make better decisions in the future. I made a mistake, one I sincerely regret and take responsibility for.
In a statement made through the NHL Players’ Association on Monday, Kane apologized to his Sharks teammates, the organization, “and all Sharks fans for violating the NHL COVID protocols. Evander Kane suspended by NHL for using fake COVID-19 vaccine card
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