Evander Kane injury: Oilers under investigation

The NHL is questioning the legitimacy of the Oilers’ move to add Kane to their playoff roster after not playing an NHL game this season.

If the collective agreement was not followed to the letter, Edmonton could face NHL penalties, which would be a first.

Kane underwent surgery at the beginning of the year to repair two adductor muscles and was sidelined until March. He underwent another operation in January.

He returned to practice after the 4 Nations break, but didn’t get back into the game until the second match of the series, where payroll no longer counts.

Sevaralli’s sources say they don’t think Edmonton erred, but that’s something to keep an eye on.

It’s odd that we’re talking about investigating Edmonton when it’s not the first team that’s had, shall we say, suspicious behaviour with players. Greetings to Mark Stone, who miraculously returned to the playoffs twice.

One thing’s for sure, those who think Bettman has a penchant for American teams won’t be missing out.

Overtime

– Quite a personality.

– The Alouettes in action tomorrow.

– Phew.