Sharks waive Kane over contract breach, AHL COVID violation

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In his return to professional hockey, Evander Kane spoke to the press after San Jose Barracuda’s practice about his current professional situation.

The Sharks have placed Evander Kane on unconditional waivers with the intent to terminate his deal over a breach of contract and violation of AHL COVID-19 protocols, the team announced Saturday morning.

Kane had not played for the Sharks' AHL squad, the Barracuda, since Dec. 22 after entering COVID-19 protocols. The 30-year-old reportedly was symptomatic but had apparently re-joined the team on Thursday.

The Athletic's Kevin Kurz reported Saturday citing league sources that Kane traveled to Vancouver while he was COVID-19 positive, which played a major factor in the decision to terminate his contract.

https://twitter.com/KKurzNHL/status/1479916375246258182

Below are statements from both the NHLPA and Kane's agent, Dan Milstein. 

He played in five AHL games after returning from a 21-game NHL suspension for violating the league's COVID-19 protocols. 

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Kane played 212 games in a Sharks uniform, notching 166 points (87 goals, 79 assists).

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