Sheng’s Daily: Kane Gambling Report Will Come Out Before Camp

Evander Kane will address the media for the first time since estranged wife Anna Kane’s allegations that he gambled on San Jose Sharks games:

I sat down with @NHL superstar @evanderkane_9 of the @SanJoseSharks to talk about his recent issues off the ice, including accusations of gambling on his own games. This must see interview airs TOMORROW at 1:40pm ET on @SportsCenter on @espn pic.twitter.com/eAyuJZSegd

— Linda Cohn (@lindacohn) September 15, 2021

This is a smart PR move from Kane — get in front of the largest audience possible to tell your side.

On that note, Bill Daly is saying, per Elliotte Friedman, that a report on the Kane situation will come out before training camp.

As I noted on the most recent San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, I expect Kane to be there at San Jose Sharks training camp come next week.

SJHN Podcast: Allen, Duff on How Kane Staying with Sharks Can Work

At San Jose Hockey Now…

“He’s got Logan-like instincts.”

That’s Roy Sommer on William Eklund — pretty sure he means Couture and not Wolverine, though both are good comps.

Eklund talked about his quest to make NHL, his new-found love for Chipotle, and his adjustment to smaller ice:

Eklund: “To make the NHL is my biggest goal.”

What are the San Jose Sharks’ biggest short-term and long-term needs? The Locked On Sharks guys discuss:

What Are Sharks’ Biggest Short-Term & Long-Term Needs?

How much did Ryan Merkley play last year? Did Ivan Chekhovich get a fair shot? Ice time from the 2020-21 San Jose Barracuda, per SPORTLOGiQ, sheds light:

2020-21 San Jose Barracuda Ice Time Revealed | SJHN+

In other San Jose Sharks news…

San Jose Sharks director of scouting Doug Wilson Jr. compares Santeri Hatakka to Justin Braun, talks Jasper Weatherby versus Scott Reedy for an NHL depth center role. (The Athletic)

James Reimer gets a new Sharks mask:

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Former San Jose Sharks prospect Vladislav Kotkov has signed with CSKA Moscow in the KHL:

According to @sport24_ru F Vladislav Kotkov will sign a two-year two-way contract with CSKA Moscow. #KHL #NHL #Sharks

— KHL DIARIES (@vorkywh24) September 14, 2021

San Jose Sharks goalie prospect Ben Gaudreau joins Ethan Cardwell’s Showbound Podcast. (Showbound)

Patrick Marleau is 42!

Happy Birthday to my favorite person. 42 looks good on you 😍🥰🥳 pic.twitter.com/OvlgAgAtis

— Christina Marleau (@c_marleau) September 16, 2021

And wow:

Great to be back in the Sharks media room at Sharks Ice…first time since March 2020.

Mind-blowing: This is the board, still up, from the last time we were here 18 months ago. We requested Jumbo, Kane, Meier & Bergmann pic.twitter.com/uVDGkb0W6r

— Sheng Peng (@Sheng_Peng) September 16, 2021

Around the NHL…

The NHL is projecting that 98 percent of its players will be fully vaccinated by the start of the season. (Sportsnet)

Former Vegas Golden Knights franchise face Marc-Andre Fleury appears in Blackhawks gear for the first time.

Yuck! Marc-Andre Fleury Appears in Blackhawks Gear

Whole lotta blue: How do we feel about the new Colorado Avalanche road uniforms?

How do we feel about the new Avalanche road uniforms?

The US Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has rejected a request to suspend Stan Bowman from his position as GM of the US Olympic men’s ice hockey team. (TSN)

Spencer Knight knows he needs to prove himself to the Florida Panthers.

Spencer Knight: ‘I need to prove myself’ with Florida Panthers

Garnet Hathaway remains one of the most important pieces to the Washington Capitals.

Hathaway Remains One Of Washington Capitals’ Most Important Pieces

Bruce Garrioch says the Sens have offered Brady Tkachuk an 8 x 8 contract, eight years, $64 million. (Ottawa Sun)

Erik Gustafsson is headed to New York Islanders camp on a PTO.

Report: Erik Gustafsson Headed to Islanders Camp on PTO

The Detroit Red Wings have re-signed Givani Smith.

Detroit Red Wings Complete Their Roster by Locking in Givani Smith

A St. Louis Blues prospect was robbed on Gateway Arch grounds. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

Check out Joe Haggerty’s thoughts and observations from Boston Bruins rookie camp.

Thoughts, Observations From Boston Bruins Rookie Camp |BHN+

The top-5 storylines for Pittsburgh Penguins development camp and why they matter.

Top 5 Storylines for Penguins Development Camp & Why They Matter | PHN+

Maple Leafs, Sabres to play in the 2022 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic in Hamilton on Mar. 13. (NHL)

Here’s your Vancouver Canucks rookie camp cheat sheet — who should you watch?

Canucks Rookie Camp Cheat Sheet – Half Dozen Players to Watch

The Philadelphia Flyers announce their schedule for rookie camp and their rookie games against the Rangers.

Flyers announce schedule for Rookie Camp & games against Rangers

RIP Norm MacDonald — the comedian and noted hockey fan talks hockey here: