NHL SUSPENDS San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane without pay for 21 games for submitting a FAKE COVID vaccine card in move that'll cost him $1.67m of his $7m salary National Hockey League suspended the San Jose Sharks' Evander Kane for 21 regular-season games without pay for violating its COVID-19 protocols Kane faced allegations of using a fake COVID-19 vaccine card The Canadian forward will be ineligible to play before November 30 meaning he will effectively be kept off the ice for more than a quarter of the regular season Kane will forfeit about $1.68 million of his $7 million salary for this season with the money going to the Players´ Emergency Assistance Fund Kane's suspension was not the first significant punishment the league has handed down for COVID-19 rule-breaking In January the NHL fined Washington Capitals $100,000 for 'player violations' By Dailymail.com Reporter and Wires Published: 01:40 BST, 19 October 2021 | Updated: 01:41 BST, 19 October 2021 Viewcomments The NHL has suspended San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane for 21 games for submitting a fake COVID-19 vaccination card. The league on Monday announced the suspension without pay and said Kane will not be eligible to play until November 30 at New Jersey. Kane will forfeit about $1.68 million of his $7 million salary for this season with the money going to the Players´ Emergency Assistance Fund. The league also announced that a concurrent investigation into allegations of sexual and physical abuse made against Kane by his estranged wife, Anna, could not be substantiated. The NHL has suspended San Jose Sharks' Evander Kane for 21 games for submitting a fake COVID-19 vaccination card. The league announced the suspension without pay on Monday Kane released a statement regarding his suspension over using a fake covid vaccination card A person familiar with the investigation said the league was looking into allegations that Kane submitted a fake vaccination card 'I would like to apologize to my teammates, the San Jose Sharks organization, and all Sharks fans for violating the NHL COVID protocols,' Kane said in a statement. 'I made a mistake, one I sincerely regret and take responsibility for. During my suspension, I will continue to participate in counseling to help me make better decisions in the future. When my suspension is over, I plan to return to the ice with great effort, determination, and love for the game of hockey.' The Sharks have not said what Kane's status will be after the investigations. Kane had not been around the team since the start of training camp while these investigations were ongoing in an agreement between him and the team. 'While we are encouraged by Evander´s commitment to moving forward, we are extremely disappointed by his disregard for the health and safety protocols put in place by the NHL and the NHLPA,' the team said in a statement. Kane will not be eligible to play until November 30 at a game in New Jersey Kane had previously been cleared by the NHL in an investigation into allegations made by wife, Anna Kane, that he bet on hockey games, including some against the Sharks 'We will not be commenting further on Evander´s status prior to the conclusion of the NHL´s mandated suspension.' Kane had previously been cleared by the NHL in an investigation into allegations made by Anna Kane that he bet on hockey games, including some against the Sharks. But the league did determine that Kane violated the COVID-19 protocols. A person familiar with the investigation said earlier this month that the league was looking into allegations that Kane submitted a fake vaccination card. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because details weren't made public. Using a fake vaccination card is illegal in both the United States and Canada, as well as against NHL rules. Commissioner Gary Bettman said last week that only four players on active rosters hadn't been vaccinated. Kane, 30, is three seasons into a $49 million, seven-year contract. He´s with his third organization after being drafted by and debuting with Atlanta/Winnipeg and a stint in Buffalo. Last season, he had 22 goals and 27 assists in 56 games. Kane, 30, is three seasons into a $49 million, seven-year contract. He´s with his third organization after being drafted by and debuting with Atlanta/Winnipeg and a stint in Buffalo. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility