NHL investigating Sharks’ Evander Kane for his alleged use of fake COVID-19 vaccination card

The NHL is investigating whether or not San Jose Sharks left winger Evander Kane submitted a pretend COVID-19 vaccination card, in line with the Related Press. Kane, who’s confronted quite a few legal allegations this yr, will stay away from his crew whereas the NHL undergoes its investigation. 

It has been lower than a month for the reason that 30-year-old Kane cleared his final authorized hurdle. Kane’s estranged spouse, Anna Kane, alleged her husband wagered on NHL games and was “throwing” his personal efficiency to guess on San Jose’s opponents. The NHL introduced it discovered “no proof” to corroborate Anna Kane’s claims on Sept. 22. 

Authorized troubles endured for Kane when Anna Kane filed a restraining order towards him late final month, claiming he bodily and sexually assaulted her throughout their marriage. Kane, who earlier alleged Anna Kane was violent with him, held a short lived restraining order towards his spouse previous to her submitting. 

If the NHL proves Kane used a pretend vaccination card, he might face punishment from greater than the league. The usage of a pretend vaccination card violates NHL guidelines together with federal and state legal guidelines. 

“As a result of the CDC is a federal authorities company, replicating the CDC’s brand for the aim of constructing or displaying a fraudulent vaccine card can violate federal legislation,” healthcare legal professional Erin Jackson informed Heathline. “As a result of it jeopardizes public well being and is probably going additionally getting used to defraud another person, it could actually additionally violate state legal legal guidelines and municipal codes.”

Kane — a 12-year veteran who’s additionally hung out with the Winnipeg Jets and Buffalo Sabres — is just three seasons right into a fully-guaranteed seven-year contract price $49 million. He is coming off a 49-point season (22 targets, 27 assists) through which his Sharks limped to a 21-28-7 document and sixth-place end within the NHL West.