On Sept. 28, it was made public that San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane was the center of yet another investigation by the NHL, this time due to a COVID-related violation. Further details remained murky.
Well, according to Front Office Sports, Kane is in hot water for allegedly submitting a fake proof of vaccination card — an illegal offense in both Canada and the United States.
The punishments for players who for violate COVID protocols are not specifically listed, but the NHL states that a “lack of compliance will result in significant Club and individual sanctions, including potential forfeiture of games, fines and reimbursements of expenses, loss of draft choices, and/or ineligibility for participation in training activities,” per FOS.