NHL investigating Evander Kane on accusation of throwing games

The NHL is investigating a claim that Sharks forward Evander Kane bet on games he was involved in, intentionally trying to lose for profit.

Serious accusations against Sharks forward Evander Kane rocked the hockey world on Saturday with the NHL opening an investigation.

Evander’s wife, Anna, made a series of social media posts claiming her husband is a “compulsive gambling addict” who is “obviously throwing games to win money.”

“Can someone ask Gary Bettman how they let a player gamble on his own games? Bet and win with bookies on his own games?” Anna Kane wrote.

She also posted a photo of the book “Casino Gambling for Dummies” with the caption, “When ur own teammates give you this book I think they are trying to tell you maybe you are not the best at the tables bud.”

Kane has been in trouble with gambling in the past. In 2019, he was sued by a casino in Las Vegas over a $500,000 gambling debt that he allegedly failed to pay.

Evander Kane is under NHL investigation for serious gambling accusations

“The League was made aware this evening of a post on social media alleging that San Jose Sharks Player Evander Kane bet on NHL games. The integrity of our game is paramount and the League takes these allegations very seriously,” the NHL said in a statement on Twitter. “We intend to conduct a full investigation and will have no further comment at this time.

The Sharks also released a statement to the Associated Press:

“The San Jose Sharks have been in contact today with the National Hockey League about the serious allegations made against Evander Kane. We support a full and transparent investigation into the situation to maintain the integrity of the game and consistency with our team values.”