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It’s still possible, however, for the Sharks to part with the entirety of Kane’s contract. Kane has scored 48 goals over the last two shortened seasons, which leads the Sharks. With all that said, let’s look at how the Sharks can, realistically, part with Kane. The concern is committing that many years to a player with such a checkered past, and therefore, an uncertain future. Not every organization will overlook these red flags, but a number of them will.
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Right or wrong, teams will overlook a pending battery case in Buffalo, accusations of domestic violence by his estranged wife Anna Kane, a possible gambling problem, and multiple reported instances of the player breaking team rules or not getting along with his teammates. Kane signed a seven-year, $49 million contract in May 2018 that still has this year and three more seasons left on it. It’s complicated because of the combination of Kane’s immense ability on the ice, his many off-the-ice issues, and his sizable contract. There are many ways to do it, but none are easy. That’s what the Sharks are trying to solve right now. How do you trade a problem like Evander Kane? You can read more of his coverage on San Jose Hockey Now, listen to him on the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, and follow him on Twitter at Sheng_Peng. Editor's note: Sheng Peng will be a regular contributor to NBC Sports California's Sharks coverage for the 2021-22 season.