Statement from Evander Kane

[Jargon]

Isn't it almost exactly a year, to the day, that EK65 lost his child? What a terrible thing.

 

[Cappuccino]

My buddy is going through the same thing with his gf at exactly 26 weeks had to birth the child as well . My gf is currently at 15 weeks and hopefully everything will be fine considering we used a fertillity clinic after trying unsuccessfully for 3 years. ALSO, nobody should go through this situation ever. Take your time Kaner

I sincerely hope everything goes well for your gf and you.

I've had the same experience as your buddy (at around 13 weeks though) and the giving birth part is devastating.

Weird thing is, I was following the draft when we were still in the hospital after the giving birth part and I couldn't sleep (not that I was paying too much attention). It was the year the Sharks drafted Norris (who was later a part of the Karlsson trade). So a part of me would really like for Karlsson to stay there. As some kind of memorie of that night (I know it is a strange reason).

And too not see Karlsson end up in Tampa

 

[hockeyball]

We have two healthy boys, but in between we lost one at about 20 weeks. We told ourselves something was probably wrong and her body knew it, but it doesnt help much. It's a topic I dont dare ever bring up around my wife, it traumatized her so badly. I hope they get the support they need, its important.

 

[lucky0slevin]

I sincerely hope everything goes well for your gf and you.

I've had the same experience as your buddy (at around 13 weeks though) and the giving birth part is devastating.

Weird thing is, I was following the draft when we were still in the hospital after the giving birth part and I couldn't sleep (not that I was paying too much attention). It was the year the Sharks drafted Norris (who was later a part of the Karlsson trade). So a big part of me would really like for Karlsson to stay. As some kind of memorie of that night (I know it is a strange reason).

Thanks much appreciated. Sorry about your loss but hopefully you can have a better experience in the future. Also hopefully we can keep Karlsson to ease some of that pain and hopefully Kaner gets out of this bad situation

 

[sharski]

Damn that is brutal

 

[SharksCyclops]

I really don't want to minimize this but fortunately Kane has someone like Karlsson who might be able to help him out during a time like this. It would be really easy to feel hopeless in a situation like this. Sorry, Kaner, my heart is broken for you and your family.

 

[Doctor Soraluce]

So horrible. My wife and I went thru one as well but I think it was few weeks less. It would have been our 2nd so I think that helped ease the pain a little more. I can imagine that it would be more devastating if it happened to the first child. Had a friend who's wife had 5 before their first son was finally born. They had given up at that point and she fully expected that one to miscarriage too until she was far enough along that they knew it would survive if premature. Hoping this is the only time Kane and his wife have to go thru this. Am I understanding the message correctly, that it was a miscarriage or was the baby born prematurely and then passed? For maybe no one here really knows yet... Totally shitty either way.

Side question... did we know he was married? I thought he just had a girlfriend.

 

[Led Zappa]

I can't even imagine. Devastating news and then some of your personal stories. As has been said, at least he is surrounded by great support. It probably doesn't help much now, but it will in the long run.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

I don't want to quote each reply, but I truly appreciate all of your replies and kind words. I post here a lot because I get along with most of you, not just because we all like the same team. Thanks for showing me why I come here so often.

 

[ChompChomp]

I've been a dad for a few yrs now (adopted a teenager out of foster care), so this absolutely crushes me as I'm sure it has everyone. I can't even imagine. My heart goes out to the Kane family.

 

[ChompChomp]

Was at morning skate today. Evander was full participant. He interacted well with a 10 year old fan, gave her a stick (left the ice, got it, came back and gave it to her) and signed it when he left the ice with the rest of the scratches.

That 10yrold is the daughter of one of our Dallas Sharks fan club members. I saw her mom post the picture of daughter with the stick in our group page this morning...Then I read this tweet later today, just crushed me.

 

[Limekiller]

My mother had 2 miscarriages between when I was born and when my younger brother was born. I was too young to remember that happening, but I am sure it still effects her. Deepest condolences to Evander, and everyone here who's had this sort of thing happen. Having gone through this himself, I am sure EK65 and his wife are giving Evander and his wife every ounce of support they can during this terrible time.

 

[Mafoofoo]

Horrific news.

Take your time coming back man.

 

[tiburon12]

Lots of feels in this thread, positive vibes and thoughts to all you here with similar experiences to Kane.

I want to try and avoid words like "fortunate" or "lucky" when talking about Kane's situation, but given the situation, having the Sharks organization and the Karlsson family for support is hopefully helping him

 

[slocal]

Semi-preemptive request:

This is not an accusation thread/drama thread.

Let the crap from outside HF (gossip sites, social media accusers, and other clickmongers), stay off of HF.

This is not directed at anyone. We want to keep everything above board. Many thanks.

 

[OrrNumber4]

On many other mediums, I would hesitate to read a thread like this because of all the troll comments, but my faith in HFboards did not let me down.

 

[weastern bias]

Just woke up to read this news

This is absolutely terrible, I feel for Kane and his family

I honestly don't care if he doesn't come back to play this season, there's so much to life that is so much more important than the game, hopefully Evander takes all the time he needs to heal

 

[weastern bias]

Also sorry all. Not trying to make this about me, but it hits home hard.

You have nothing to apologize for, thank you for sharing your incredibly difficult personal experience

 

[Karl Prime]

Man, that's rough. Nobody should have to go through that kind of pain.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

I am hoping Erik and Melinda reach out to Kane and his girlfriend. Its a tough time but having someone to talk to who just went through a very similar tragedy could be helpful.

 

[LadyStanley]

Nice to see league social media acknowledge situation

 

[Pinkfloyd]

I am hoping Erik and Melinda reach out to Kane and his girlfriend. Its a tough time but having someone to talk to who just went through a very similar tragedy could be helpful.

I think Curtis Brown said his wife Amy reached out to them so I'm glad they have some quality resources close by.

 

[LadyStanley]

NFLer responded as well

 

[tony d]

Such sad news and something that goes beyond hockey. My thoughts are with Kane and his family at this time.

 

[209]

Time for a rainbow baby for the Kane family. That is when you get pregnant and birth a child after a mis-carriage. My friend went through same thing, got pregnant again a number of months later and their baby is due any day.

Very sad to hear but this is somewhat common and it will make the parent/child bond that much more expressive.

Best of luck to EK9 and his family. I hope his wife is feeling better.