Jets coach Maurice to Evander Kane: 'Just come to the rink'
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Winnipeg Jets forward Evander Kane was a healthy scratch for Saturday night's 4-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. After the game, head coach Paul Maurice was asked what Kane needs to do to return to the lineup.
Cryptic (and telling) quote from Paul Maurice on how Evander Kane can get back in the #NHLJets lineup: "Probably just come to the rink."
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) April 6, 2014
The reason for Saturday's decision was not made public, but Maurice's comment may offer a clue.
One night earlier, Kane was seen enjoying himself at the Toronto Raptors win over the Indiana Pacers at the Air Canada Centre.
Evander Kane sitting behind the Raptors bench tonight drinking a beer.
— Hope_Smoke (@Hope_Smoke) April 5, 2014
The 22-year-old is also facing a lawsuit over an alleged assault in Vancouver in Aug. 2013.