Earlier Saturday, allegations were made on social media by Evander Kane’s wife Anna Kane that suggested the San Jose Sharks forward had placed wagers on NHL games he took part in. The allegations have not been proved to be true, but the NHL has opened an investigation into the matter. A statement from the league reads:
"The League was made aware this evening of a post on social media alleging that San Jose Sharks Player Evander Kane bet on NHL games. The integrity of our game is paramount and the League takes these allegations very seriously. We intend to conduct a full investigation and will have no further comment at this time."
The San Jose Sharks have also released a statement:
"The San Jose Sharks have been in contact today with the NHL about the serious allegations made against Evander Kane. We support a full and transparent investigation into the situation to maintain the integrity of the game and consistency with our team values."
No evidence has been publicly provided to support the allegation, and Kane has not released any comments on the matter.
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