Thoughts: What Jets coach told Sharks about Evander Kane

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Cam Talbot, right, stops a shot from San Jose Sharks’ Evander Kane during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)SAN JOSE — As rumored swirled last weekend that the Sharks were trying to pull off a trade for Evander Kane, the chances of a deal with the Buffalo Sabres seemed unlikely for several reasons.

General manager Doug Wilson made it clear that he wouldn’t be giving away top picks and prospects for short-term rentals, the reported asking price for Kane was steep and head coach Pete DeBoer is good friends with Winnipeg Jets bench boss Paul Maurice, who coached the 26-year-old forward…