Sharks Non-Roster Evander Kane to Start the Season

The San Jose Sharks have left forward Evander Kane off the roster to start the season. The move comes as Kane is being investigated by the NHL.

The results of the investigation are still to be determined. Kane had a very productive season in 2020-21 despite all of the noise off the ice. From his unfortunate gambling addiction to these reports of a fake vaccine card, the news certainly keeps everyone on their toes.

As the Sharks announce their Opening Night roster, the team says, "Evander Kane is considered a non-roster player pending completion of the NHL's investigation."
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) October 11, 2021

On the ice Kane is legit and still has a ton of game. He scored 22 times in 56 games last season and was on pace for a career season. It's hard to say how many teams will have interest because of all the attention that comes with the move. Whoever lands Kane from the Sharks will have a supportive ownership group who believes they can handle the press and help change the narrative.

Kane has four seasons left on his contract, paying him $7 million a season. The deal also comes with some trade protection as he lists 3 teams who he formally agrees to be traded to. After that if talks don't work out with those clubs for the Sharks, they'll circle back to Kane on a case by case basis.