Leading off: police matter

Buffalo Sabres forward Evander Kane was calm and brief while saying he looks forward to having his name cleared in connection with a sexcrime allegation. “I just want to say I’ve done nothing wrong,” Kane said Monday morning following Buffalo’s pre-game skate before hosting the Washington Capitals. “I respect the legal process. And unfortunately at this time, there’s not much more I can talk about.” Kane spoke for about 30 seconds in front of a large gathering of reporters in a corner of the Sabres locker room. He did not take any questions in his first comments since The Buffalo News reported that Buffalo police were investigating a claim made against the player. The alleged incident occurred early Sunday at a downtown hotel, where Kane is living, after he and the Sabres returned to Buffalo fol- lowing a 6- 3 win at Boston. Police issued a statement saying that no report or charges had been filed. The investigation is in its preliminary stages, according to a person with direct knowledge of the details. The person said police searched Kane’s room at the hotel and towed his vehicle, describing that as standard practice in such cases. Kane rejoined his teammates after being given the day off Sunday. The Associated Press