National Hockey League roundup
ByReuters
Published 25/08/2015 at 22:40 GMT
Aug 25 (The Sports Xchange) - Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane met with investigators in New York regarding rape allegations following an extensive search of his home where the crime is alleged to have taken place.
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The Buffalo News first reported that Kane, 26, met with an investigator from the Erie County District Attorney's Office.
A second source told the News that Kane met with both an investigator and a detective from the Hamburg (New York) Police Department.
The authorities are jointly investigating the Aug. 2 incident.
Kane has not publicly commented and the district attorney will not name Kane as a suspect without evidence and impending formal charges. There is no indication the investigation could conclude any time soon.
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Defenseman Mark Giordano signed a six-year contract extension with the Calgary Flames worth an estimated $40.5 million.
The new deal will begin after the 2015-16 season and is valued at $6.75 million annually. Giordano would have been a restricted free agent next year.
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Longtime NHL head coach and assistant coach Craig Ramsay joined the Montreal Canadiens as a consultant.
Ramsay, 64, was with the Edmonton Oilers as an assistant last season. He has served as an assistant and a head coach in the NHL for multiple teams and also played in the league for 14 seasons.
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