The NHL completed its gambling investigation of Evander Kane and said Wednesday it found no evidence that the San Jose Sharks forward bet on his own games.
The investigation, which was conducted by Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP, in conjunction with NHL Security, was spurred by allegations in social media posts by Kane’s wife, Deanna. The couple recently entered divorce proceedings.
While the NHL considers this “specific matter closed,” the league says it reserves the right to investigate any new information related to gambling accusations. The league also said it has opened a new investigation into Kane for “unrelated allegations of potential wrongdoing that were brought to the league’s attention.” The league did not specify further on that matter.
Later Wednesday, the Sharks issued a statement regarding the new investigation, and also announced that Kane won’t participate in training camp until further notice.
“The Sharks are aware of additional allegations that are unrelated to the National Hockey League’s initial investigation of Evander Kane,” the team said. “We take the allegations very seriously and have been in communication with the NHL. The league will continue to have our full cooperation regarding the ongoing investigation.”
Earlier Wednesday, Front Office Sports reported that a domestic-violence restraining order application filed by Deanna Kane this week included allegations of sexual assault and domestic violence. Kane’s attorney wrote in a statement to Front Office Sports that “Evander denies ever abusing Ms. Kane or their daughter.”