As the rape investigation involving Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane heads to a grand jury hearing today, The Buffalo News is reporting that the NHL and the Chicago Blackhawks are severing their relationship with Kane on a marketing level. Tim Graham reports that Kane was not invited by the NHL to the league’s annual preseason media tour this week.
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“Not inviting the four-time All-Star to this year’s media tour helps the NHL and the Blackhawks keep their distance from one of the world’s most identifiable players,” Graham said.