Now put your hands on the SHL rulebook. Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth?  Say I do!
Answer : I do… Who do I kiss now?
SL : You may kiss the frog…You might find a princess! Or it’s the other way around! I don’t remember!

Please tell us your real first name and where do you live right now?
Answer: My name is Evan, but you can call me Evan. I’m currently living about an hour South of Ottawa near the beautiful St. Lawrence River.

Would you mind if I call you EVANder CANE just for the interview? Just though of that bad play on words!
Evan Answer: Please don’t, hahahaha.
SL : Just chequing! Chequing..money…You got it?
Evan Answer: …

Jamie’s has this concern for you, can you help him out? : I would like to make sure have proper arrangements been made for Foligno’s arrival? We’d like to make sure he’s treated well in Carolina!
Evan Answer: He was given a warm reception from the rest of us jerks here. Already has brought some grit and scoring to our 3rd line and Is playing a big role. He’s found a loving home here and we are feeding him nothing but the best BBQ.
SL: Is that why there are the Great Smoky Mountains and a city called Asheville in NC?
Evan Answer : Yes sir, all the fog in the Appalachian Mountains are actually coming from the barbecue joints. They’ve been working overtime to nourish our boys on ice.

Dont know how old you are but I felt weird when the Whalers left for Carolina. I miss the Brass Bonanza, the Dineens, Francis, Ferraros…! Do you ?
Evan Answer : I was only 4 when the team left the city, but who in their right mind doesn’t go crazy for Brass Bonanza? As for Francis, he seems to be doing a bang up job with that bizarro world Seattle Kraken, as in that team sure is banged up. And I miss that Ferraro on my team broadcasts, more on them later.
SL : Dont you think the bizarro theme will stay in the SHL with Blake at the elm next season?
Evan Answer: Already Blake is doing a way better job I think at building an expansion team.
SL : Oh boy! You are pumping his tires on top of that! We will never hear the end of this! 🙂

Dont know if you are aware but you have 9 UFAs on your current roster! Even though it’s not the season , looks like a huge hurricane is coming to Carolina in June forcing a rebuild?
Evan Answer: I had 1 year left of Backstrom at the start of last off season, with some good players in my system. I thought with the combo of him and Grubauer coming together, why not try and push for a playoff run and go all in this year. I got a bunch of expiring UFA’s that other GM’s had for somewhat kinda cheap and it has seemed to pay off. This is my first legit playoff run and I’m gonna milk it for all it’s worth… though without trying to kneecap my future too badly.
SL : Wishing you the best! Go kiss that Buffalo Sabretooth mascot goodbye!

Looks like its tight race until the playoffs in the East. Any preferred or easier opponents you would like to meet in the first round?
Evan Answer: I’d like to try and match up against Toronto or Boston. I’ve had good luck against them this season and I hope that would translate to success in the playoffs.
SL : You should not have any problem beating these teams! They are overrated!

Who is your favorite NHL team?
Evan Answer: Hometown Ottawa Senators. I grew up watching them from an early age, and I was born during their inaugural season. I’ve watched them through the up and down years and I can’t wait to see what this new group can do.
SL : They look like they are turning things around right now. One of the most fun team to watch currently !
Evan Answer: Yes, certainly very exciting hockey… other than all our injury woes.
Who is your favorite player of all time?
Evan Answer: Daniel Alfredsson, I mean what a class act. I always felt that he was the greatest captain in the NHL during his time and one of the all time greats both on and off. I really wish he did get his cup, but he did it all for everything else. I’ll never forget his retirement game where my father, 2 uncles and I accidentally bought box suite tickets without realizing it. What an amazing send of for Alfie that night was.
SL : Very nice! A night to remember!

Who is the person you would like to meet (dead or alive)? Feel free to explain!
Evan Answer: Alfie. That man was a hero to me growing up who lived, breathed and exuded class and grace.

Question : If you could catch a GM asleep and steal one of his players, who would that be? Not that you really need anything right now!
Evan Answer: Realistic answer for right now would probably be Luc. Give me Ekblad on the cheap for a prospect not named Seider and a pick?
SL : You might want to pick another player or GM. Todd in NYR has Ekblad now.
Evan Answer: Todd you son of… I mean, congrats on the trade Todd. I’ll give you Harley and a 4th for him now. Ekblad has barely made a difference for your team, so you better cut your loses now.

You get first overall to start a league, which player would you choose?  And why?
Evan Answer: Draisaitl. He gets the points like McDavid, scores more goals and is a tad bigger. He’s a Fantasy darling.
SL : I’m with you on this one!

What’s the best way to approach you about a trade request?
Evan Answer: I like people who have a list of assets they wouldn’t mind in return for players/picks. Also money… give me money.

What annoys you when a GM approaches you ?
Evan Answer: Vagueness?

I know the SHL rulebook is a near perfect work but if they was one rule that you would change or add, what would it be?
Evan Answer: The lower style salary cap gets me sometimes, I have an easier time tracking and comparing full cap and contract comparables when it is closer to the real life style. But that’s about it.

If there was no stupid virus around, and you have an unlimited amount of cash, where would be the first destination you travel into? Could be space!
Evan Answer: Central Europe. Start in Germany and head south to Slovenia or Croatia.
SL : Might want to delay your trip until next year with the current situation! But these countries are full of beautiful scenery and history!

What gets you these days! Sports event, TV Series, your cat, anything?
Evan Answer: Like more people than I thought in the sim leagues, I go nuts for the wrasslin’! A E DUB!

Any questions, queries, comments or dark secrets you want to add before we leave?
Answer: Not off the top of my head, no.

Thanks a lot for answering all my questions!