Now that Evander Kane has been suspended 21 games (without pay) for an “established violation” of the league’s COVID-19 Protocol, the Sharks are on a deadline to evaluate their options for approaching Kane and his possible return to the organization. They have until Nov. 30 to make a decision about what he’ll do next and will spend that time weighing several options.
Can the Sharks trade Kane?
Trading Kane is the most preferable option, but it isn’t the easiest. Kane has had a reputation around the league for being a polarizing figure in the locker room before he ever stepped foot on Sharks ice, and the upside to his game comes loaded with injuries and penalties, making it difficult to justify taking on both his hefty contract and behavior.