NHL to investigate claim Sharks’ Evander Kane bet on own games

Sharks’ Kane denies game fixing allegations from wife

San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane denied allegations his wife made on social media that he bet on NHL games, including against his own team.

Kane responded Sunday morning to allegations made the previous day from the Instagram account of his wife, Anna.

What did he say?

“I have NEVER gambled/bet on Hockey, NEVER gambled/bet on a Sharks game, NEVER gambled/bet on any of my games and NEVER thrown a hockey game,” he wrote on Twitter. “The facts are I personally had my best season of the my career last year and was the most consistent I’ve been throughout any season, I’m proud of that. I love the game of Hockey and would never do any of what was alleged. I look forward to cooperating fully with the league’s investigation, having my name cleared and looking forward to this upcoming season.”

So during a season of “person bests”, Kane was throwing games?  That does not sound right.

Evander Kane said the two are in the process of getting a divorce and called Anna Kane “mentally unwell.”

“I love my daughter,” he wrote. “I will and always have taken care of my daughter in every way possible. I have always made sure her mother has had everything she’s needed and more. I have tried to de-escalate our divorce issues and be as civil and calm as anyone in this position could. I have tried to set up FaceTime calls but not every day as I would like to because of being restricted by her mom. She has refused me to see her and had unfortunately tried to use my daughter as leverage. I will continue to always take care of my family, that goes without question.”

So a divorce is getting more messy by allegations (not yet proven) by the soon to be ex-wife.

The more info comes out, the more I am siding on Evander Kane’s side.

But at the end of the day, everyone is in a lose-lose situation.

Evander Kane facing new allegations of sexual assault, domestic battery

San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane, who has been firmly denying accusations made by his estranged wife Anna that he bet on his own NHL games, is now facing new claims of sexual assault and domestic battery.

And right on que, when the gambling allegations proved to be fail, the ex has taken to the usual feminist tactic.

Front Office Sports reporter A.J. Perez obtained court documents pertaining to a domestic violence restraining order application filed on Tuesday by Anna Kane as part of her divorce case in California, which include allegations of sexual assault and “multiple instances” of domestic battery at the hands of Kane.

This, if it was true, should have come out first.  As it is, I see this as a desperation move by this ex.

This past summer, Kane reportedly requested and received a temporary restraining order against Anna, telling the courts that she was violent toward him in the past, claiming she hit him “seven to eight times in the face with her fist” during an argument, according to court documents obtained by TMZ.

Oh, now I get it!  We have another A.Turd 💩, where it IS the wife who IS the abuser.

Update:

Sharks place forward Evander Kane on waivers Sunday

The San Jose Sharks have placed forward Evander Kane on waivers and plan to send him to the AHL if he isn’t claimed by another team.

And if he is not picked up?

If Kane clears waivers, he is expected to report to the San Jose Barracuda of the AHL on Tuesday. It is uncertain when he will be ready to play.

Other than getting picked up, it is looking very much like Evander’s days of being on an NHL roster is done.

And we got an answer:

Sharks plan to terminate Evander Kane’s contract

The San Jose Sharks have placed forward Evander Kane on unconditional waivers with the intent to terminate the remainder of his $49 million, seven-year contract.

OK, what caused this?

The Sharks said Saturday that they made the move because Kane violated COVID-19 protocols in the AHL where he is currently playing for the Barracuda. The team said it would have no further comment.

The termination of the contract will cost Kane about $22.9 million remaining from the contract he signed in May 2018.

So the protocol could be anything so minor, but used as an excuse?

…Kane’s agent, Dan Milstein. “If he clears, we will file a grievance. The Sharks do not have sufficient grounds for taking this action.”

Who else?

…the union (NHLPA) also “intends to challenge any such action by filing a grievance.”

Of course they will.  Not like they have anything more important to do.

NHLPA files grievance as Sharks officially terminate Evander Kane’s contract

Of course they have.

“With support of the National Hockey League, the Sharks are alleging that Kane, who tested positive for the coronavirus on Dec. 21, made a flight to Vancouver on December 29th and they are saying he did not have permission to take that flight, medical clearance to take it, and that is being disputed.

“Also they said he was supposed to return to San Jose, the Barracuda’s of the AHL, on Dec. 31 and did not come back until Jan. 6, also that is being disputed.”

So is the PA disputing the facts that;

• he did NOT test positive?
• he did not travel?
• he did not travel internationally?
• he did have permission to travel?
• he did not break any covid protocols?
• he returned to his team ontime?

What are they thinking?