Partrick Kane being investigated for r*pe - Update - No charges to be filed, case closed

[DragonfromTO]

I don't have a Jell-O pudding pop, so have a slice of

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Kane grand jury postponed, sources say - The Buffalo News

Likely talking settlement. Shocking.

 

[podsox]

i think kane's days in Chicago are numbered.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

i think kane's days in Chicago are numbered.

Um. No. Especially not if there's a settlement forthcoming.

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

i think kane's days in Chicago are numbered.

Um. No. Especially not if there's a settlement forthcoming.

Depending on the exact outcome and any punishment that might be doled out by the league, if Chicago ever started shopping him, I think a lot of teams would still start looking to clear some cap space.

 

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Doug Gilmour found a team in Calgary after some sexual assault allegations with a minor in St. Louis came to light. Make no mistake, there would be plenty of teams interested in Patrick Kane.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Depending on the exact outcome and any punishment that might be doled out by the league, if Chicago ever started shopping him, I think a lot of teams would still start looking to clear some cap space.

I just don't think Chicago would shop him. They would really have to be tired of his schtick, which is possible I suppose but have fun explaining to the fans why you traded your best goalscorer after he helped deliver 3 Cups.

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

I just don't think Chicago would shop him. They would really have to be tired of his schtick, which is possible I suppose but have fun explaining to the fans why you traded your best goalscorer after he helped deliver 3 Cups.

That's what I mean about depending on the outcome.

If he settles on a relatively minor thing, you're right, it's unlikely. But if the shit hits the fan in a big way with public details and such, the Blackhawks might be willing to move him to avoid the bad publicity that would come with keeping him on.

But therein lies the benefit for another team. They could make a "we believe in second chances" or a "change of scenery" pitch to placate fans of other teams, while winking at their own fans who know that they've now got a 3 time champion on their roster.

Right or wrong, I think Chicago would look worse for keeping him than another team would for bringing him in.*

*-Huge caveat of course is the exact details (which we obviously don't know ATM) and what gets released publicly.

 

[podsox]

Um. No. Especially not if there's a settlement forthcoming.

media in Chicago makes it sound like management has had enough of him guilty or not. apparently they had a meeting with him before he signed his contract last summer and he promised party Patrick's days were over. the comment during the parade had them furious. he was all over the city this summer hammered and then these allegations. we should find out pretty soon but I think he is done here. just my 2 cents

 

[DragonfromTO]

I just don't think Chicago would shop him. They would really have to be tired of his schtick, which is possible I suppose but have fun explaining to the fans why you traded your best goalscorer after he helped deliver 3 Cups.

Does he like hot dogs?

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Does he like hot dogs?

I'm guessing more of a wing guy. No big deal, we got him covered there too.

 

[DragonfromTO]

I'm guessing more of a wing guy. No big deal, we got him covered there too.

I wasn't talking about luring him though, I was proposing an explanation for the organization if they decide to trade him for pennies on the dollar.

 

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He's a former London Knight so you know that Mark Hunter will put in a good word.

 

[forty_three]

media in Chicago makes it sound like management has had enough of him guilty or not. apparently they had a meeting with him before he signed his contract last summer and he promised party Patrick's days were over. the comment during the parade had them furious. he was all over the city this summer hammered and then these allegations. we should find out pretty soon but I think he is done here. just my 2 cents

Media in Chicago also said Brandon Saad was devastated to be traded, the allegations against Belfour were "exaggerated" and Hasek would never amount to anything and trading him was the right move.

Just sayin'

Given Chicago's cap hell situation, if they get a chance to move him, I expect they do it.

 

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The other thing to keep in mind is that as long as a sports star is producing, off the field/court/ice transgressions are quickly forgotten and/or forgiven.

 

[pixburgher66]

(Just here to say that a "deal" made doesn't mean Kane is guilty...and doesn't mean that the woman is a gold digging hoe. K, thx bye.)

 

[forty_three]

The other thing to keep in mind is that as long as a sports star is producing, off the field/court/ice transgressions are quickly forgotten and/or forgiven.

Maybe he can "retire" and try baseball for two years.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

He's a former London Knight so you know that Mark Hunter will put in a good word.

Dont start this....

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Media in Chicago also said Brandon Saad was devastated to be traded, the allegations against Belfour were "exaggerated" and Hasek would never amount to anything and trading him was the right move.

Just sayin'

Given Chicago's cap hell situation, if they get a chance to move him, I expect they do it.

What good is fixing the cap if you suck after you do it?

 

[davnlaguna]

Don't know if he is guilty or not, but in California there could never be a deal worked out.
The State decides if the case continues. Once they have a statement and a r*pe kit, it is up to the DA to decide if there is a case. The girl can refuse to take the stand but as Voynov is proof, that means little in California