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Will Patrick Kane attend training camp?

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The Chicago Blackhawks are two weeks away from the start of training camp, but it’s still not clear if Patrick Kane will be in attendance.

“I don’t have an answer to that question,” Blackhawks spokesman Brandon Faber told the Chicago Tribune.

Faber was willing to confirm the expected attendance of about 30 other players, but as he noted, the difference is that none of them are involved in a criminal investigation.

Kane hasn’t been charged with a crime, but the police confirmed in August that they were investigating an incident that allegedly occurred at his residence. More recently, multiple people are reportedly scheduled to appear before a grand jury, including a woman who was with Kane’s alleged rape victim.

The Tribune reported that the team is considering granting Kane a personal leave of absence until this situation reaches its conclusion. However, Faber’s statement could have been an acknowledgment that this situation isn’t entirely within the Blackhawks’ control and therefore they’re simply not in a position to make definitive statements.

It’s also worth noting that Kane hasn’t spoken publicly or issued a statement about the allegations, but if he attends training camp then he will have to face the media.

For now we have more questions than answers.

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