NHL launches an investigation and karma quickly catches up to Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane
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The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers finished their Stanley Cup Finals series two nights ago, which ended in just six games.
While Florida continues to host their Stanley Cup celebrations, Evander Kane's decision has ultimately led to karma quickly catching up to the Oilers forward.
The game was aready deemed over with the clock ticking down in the third period, with Sam Reinhart having posted a four-goal game.
This caused the refs to have their heads on a swivel to ensure the game ended safely.
Evander Kane took his final shift and last opportunity to get under Matthew Tkachuk's skin, which led to his ejection.
Kane was ejected from the game immediately with the time winding down in the third period.
The Oilers forward's receiving backlash for other reasons though, and now lots of karma.
Kane refused to return to the ice to shake the hands of his Panthers opponents.
Kane did not come out for the handshake line after being ejected late in Game 6
Evander Kane under investigation by the NHL
Karma has came back quickly on Kane, and the NHL is investigation if he was truly injured or not to be placed on LTIR, and activated once the playoffs began.
Kane has also been quickly listed for trade, per Elliotte Friedman.
After all, Kane's production on the scoresheet was nearly nonexistent, and the Oilers would benefit from freshening up their top six this offseason by moving him.
After all, it may have been the best decision for Kane to not come out and shake the Panthers' hands, as things could have turned ugly.
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