The NHL has suspended Sharks forward Evander Kane for 21 games for violating the COVID-19 Protocols agreed upon by the NHL and NHLPA.
The league conducted a concurrent investigation into domestic violence allegations made by Kane’s estranged wife, Anna. The league determined that the claims “could not be substantiated.”
According to a statement released by the NHL, Kane was suspended “for an established violation of, and lack of compliance with, the NHL/NHLPA COVID-19 Protocol.” The press release did not elaborate on the violation, but many reports indicate it was for submitting a fake vaccination card.
Following the NHL’s statement, Kane released a statement of his own through the NHL Player’s Association.