“I still have that itch and desire to play,” Staal said Sunday afternoon. Those qualities also hold strong appeal for Hockey Canada as it finalizes an Olympic roster that can’t include players currently under NHL contract. He’s had time to rest his body and mind, and shuttle boys Park, Levi and Finley to their own hockey games. The NHL Players’ Association announced within a couple of hours of Kane being placed on unconditional waivers Saturday that it would pursue a grievance on his behalf. The Sharks, backed by the NHL, believe his actions amount to a material breach of the standard player’s contract (or SPC).

Source: thestar January 11, 2022 05:03 UTC