Evander Kane's Attorney Speaks (canadiens)

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Evander Kane's Attorney Speaks

By GARTH'S CORNER

Dec 28, 2015 • 3:09 pm

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Evander Kane's defense attorney Paul Cambria spoke with the Buffalo News on Monday afternoon.

Kane hired Cambria, who successfully represented Buffalo native and Chicago Blackhawks superstar Patrick Kane after a woman accused him of rape last summer. No charges were filed against Patrick Kane after the investigation.

“I concur with what Evander Kane said at his press conference,… Cambria told The Buffalo News Monday afternoon. “I too believe in the legal system, and I too believe that he has done nothing wrong and that he will be exonerated by the investigation. I believe in Evander, and I believe in the statements that he’s made to us that he has done nothing wrong. Our own investigation verifies what he’s told us, more and more.…

Cambria declined to comment when asked If Evander Kane has given a statement to Buffalo police.

The Buffalo Police Department released a statement Monday afternoon that read: “No report has been filed at this time and no charges have been filed at this time.…

Link to Buffalo News story:

http://mobile.buffalonews.com/?articleRedirect=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.buffalonews.com%2Fsports%2Faccused-of-sex-offense-evander-kane-tells-media-i-just-want-to-say-ive-done-nothing-wrong-20151228

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Sabres forward Evander Kane made a brief statement to media after this morning's skate.

Kane said:

"Well, obviously you guys are all aware of the situation that occurred and is going on right now. There's not a whole lot I can say. I just want to say I 've done nothing wrong. I look forward to clearing my name. I respect the legal process and unfortunately at this time there is not much more I can talk about".

Kane did not answer questions.

Sabres head coach Dan Bylsma briefly answered question pertaining to the Kane matter. Bylsma said that Kane addressed his teammates and said that he seemed " happy to be on the ice with his team". Bylsma also said that he is concerned for how Kane will be mentally tonight.

Bylsma said that Kane will play tonight versus Washington tonight.

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The red hot Washington Capitals will invade Buffalo on tonight.

On Saturday night, Braden Holtby stopped 29 of 30 shots to earn his NHL-leading 22nd win of the season. Holtby has posted a 14-0-1 record in his last 16 games with one shutout, a 1.85 GAA and a .940 save percentage. It was his 10th consecutive decision on home ice on Saturday.

According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Holtby is the first NHL goaltender to win 10 straight home-game decisions in one season since Minnesota's Josh Harding and Pittsburgh's Marc-Andre Fleury each posted 10 straight home-ice wins in 2013-14. Holtby leads all NHL goalies with 22 wins and 1.92 GAA. He ranks fifth in save percentage (.932).

Since the start of the 2012-13 season, Holtby ranks tied for first in the NHL in wins (109) and tied for third in shutouts (18).

Holtby can be credited with the Capitals having won seven consecutive games to improve their record to 26-6-2 (54 points) this season. Their 26-6-2 record marks the team’s best start in franchise history.

Washington has now earned at least one point in 15 of its last 16 games. Their combined record from November 21-December 26 is now 14-1-1. The Caps are now 8-1-1 in their last 10 games. When your team's goal differential is +36 you are going to win a lot of games. The Washington offense has scored 108 goals for. Their D has only allowed 72 goals against in 34 games played.

The Capitals are 12-3-1 on the road this season.

Ovechkin and company are 19-4-0 against the Eastern Conference opponents this season.

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The Buffalo Sabres host the red hot Washington Capital tonight.

The Sabres took their game day skate at 10:15am and Evander Kane was present and accounted for. In the photo (below) you will see Kane standing behind captain Brian Gionta and adjacent to Linus Ullmark in head coach Dan Bylsma's huddle.

Kane took line rushes with Jack Eichel and Tyler Ennis.

Kane missed Sunday's practice due to "personal reasons".

Citing unidentified police sources, several news sources reported that Kane is being investigated for an alleged incident that occurred early Sunday morning in a downtown hotel. According the report, Kane has not been charged, and police officials have confirmed an ongoing investigation.

The Buffalo Sabres issued the following statement on Sunday night:

"We take the allegation made today against Evander Kane very seriously," the Buffalo Sabres said in the statement.

"We are gathering facts and have been in touch with the NHL and Evander's representatives. Until we have more information we will not have any additional comment."

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Sabres line trios from Monday morning skate:

McGinn-O'Reilly-Reinhart Kane-Eichel-Ennis Girgensons-Larsson-Gionta Moulson-Legwand-Foligno/Deslauriers

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Zack Kassian has blazed quite a trail for himself in his brief NHL career.

The former first rounder of the Buffalo Sabres couldn't find consistency in Buffalo and was traded to Vancouver for Cody Hodgson.

In Van City, Kassian showed glimpses of power and passion, however, lost his mojo and was traded to Montreal for Habs fan favorite Brandon Prust.

Kassian ran afoul of the law in October when he was involved in an early morning auto accident. Kassian was the passenger in a vehicle driven by a 20 year old.

Kassian was referred to the NHL substance abuse program.

On December 16, he was reinstated following time in Stage Two of the NHL's substance abuse program and was then promptly placed on waivers by the Canadiens.

Kassian enrolled in the program shortly after he was involved in an early-morning single-car crash back in October. The 24-year-old broke his foot and his nose as a result of the crash, and Montreal GM Marc Bergevin blasted Kassian for a "lack of character" following the accident.

He went unclaimed on waivers, and the Canadiens sent Kassian down to the St. John Ice Caps. However, Montreal GM Marc Bergevin instructed Kassian to NOT report to AHL St. John.

On Saturday night, during his Saturday Headlines segment on HNIC, Elliotte Friedman suggested a Kassian to Edmonton trade because Peter Chiarelli tried to trade for Kassian when he was GM of the Boston Bruins.

When the NHL trade freeze thawed at 12:01 am on Monday morning, Kassian was free to move to the Oilers.

My Take:

I've always been a big fan of Kassian. I spent a considerable amount of time around him and Team Canada at the 2011 IIHF world Junior Hockey Championships in Buffalo. Kassian played on a line with Marcus Foligno and Ryan Johansen and was a physical force in that tourney. He was always a pleasure to speak with when he played in AHL Rochester and in Buffalo when he finally made his NHL debut. Kassian always expected more of himself and would tell me how he wanted to find the consistency and create the same reputation inside the NHL as then Boston heavyweight Milan Lucic.

I think that Kassian will be a great body guard for Connor McDavid, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Jordan Eberle, Nail Yakupov and the Edmonton Oilers.

I wish Kassian the best of luck in his sobriety.

The Montreal Canadiens have been having a dreadful time winning games in December. The injury to Carey Price has thrown the Habs for a real loop as they given back the huge lead in points that they once owned in the Atlantic Division playoff race. On Sunday night, the Floroda Panthers won their sixth game in a row and are now in first place in the Atlantic The Boston Bruins are also right there.

The Habs now have five goalies when you count Price, Scrivens, Mike Condon, Dustin Tokarski and prospect Zac Fucale.

Scrivens is a solid back-up/insurance policy for the struggling Habs. He will be UFA on July 1.

The Oilers will absorb 24% of Scrivens' contract.

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