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[August 26, 2015]  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.

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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