Getty Images In news that’s both surprising and unsurprising, Jets forward Evander Kane has been cut loose by KHL club Dinamo Minsk.
The surprising part is that Dinamo, the league’s top team (Ed note: can’t read standings properly) would severe ties with one its most ballyhooed lockout signings.
The lack of surprise is due to all the Kane-related drama since his arrival in late September.
Within days of joining Minsk, the 21-year-old was blasted by head coach Kari Heikkila for being out of shape and “not ready yet to play on KHL level.”
Two weeks later, Kane was suspended one game for checking Avangard Omsk defenseman Nikita Pivtaski in the head — which ended up being the most noteworthy thing he did in a Dinamo uniform.
Kane finished his brief KHL stint with one goal and no assists in 12 games played. He did manage to finish minus-8 and rack up 47 penalty minutes, mind you.
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It might be tough to gauge the right price for him.
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That phrase is more fun than “turning the other cheek.”
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Just ask Bryan Bickell.
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Did Chicago just flip the switch?
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He’s clearly embracing the role of underdog.
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He’s been the head coach of AHL Toronto since 2009.
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Detroit’s goalie made some especially challenging ones.
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Finally.
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At least he’s still rich and handsome.
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He also thinks the Rangers faced an identity crisis.
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No other defenseman has four goals in first five playoff games.
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Jarome Iginla’s name might come up.
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Torey Krug might eat for free in Boston.
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He took a puck and maybe a stick to the kisser.
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Impressive flash of the glove by Hank.
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New York Rangers forward was stirring the pot for a while.
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Looks like Dougie Hamilton is the odd man out.
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He’s been out with a broken hand.
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He avoided a fight in Game 4.
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Desperation calls for tinkering.
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Video: Highlights: Blackhawks stay alive
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Video: Bickell blasts Kronwall
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Video: Toews scores first goal of the playoffs
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Video: Howard with a couple of tremendous saves in Game 5
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Video: Highlights: Bruins move onto Eastern Conference finals
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Video: Lundqvist takes one away from Lucic
