The events that led up to Corey Perry’s contract being terminated by the Chicago Blackhawks are starting to become clearer.
Corey Perry cleared unconditional waivers on Wednesday, paving the way for the Chicago Blackhawks to terminate his contract, which the team said it would do “effective immediately” for what it only described as a “workplace matter” and “conduct that is unacceptable.”
The Blackhawks claimed in a statement on Tuesday that Perry was “in violation of his Standard Playing Contract and the Blackhawks’ internal policies intended to promote professional and safe work environments.” The big question lingering is whether Perry’s alleged misconduct had anything to do with the rumors of him allegedly sleeping with Connor Bedard’s mom.
According to The Daily Faceoff, Perry’s release can allegedly be traced back to a drunken incident.
“According to sources, an alcohol-fueled incident involving Perry was alleged to have occurred during an event that included corporate partners and team employees in attendance. It remains unclear what allegedly took place, who witnessed it, and who reported it to the team.”
It was not clear when the incident occurred and who witnessed it, according to Seravalli of the Daily Faceoff.
ESPN previously reported that an incident involving a team employee occurred one week ago on the day before the Blackhawks played the Blue Jackets. Perry would then be scratched from the lineup before eventually being cut by the team.
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The NHL Players’ Association is reviewing the matter, and they have 60 days from the termination date to file a grievance.
The lack of information led to the nasty Bedard rumors that Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson cleared up on Tuesday.
“This does not involve any players or their families and anything that suggests otherwise or anyone that suggests otherwise is wildly inaccurate and, frankly, it’s disgusting,” Davidson said.
The decision to waive Perry didn’t put a damper on Chicago’s play on Tuesday, as the Blackhawks defeated the Seattle Kraken 4-3 at home.
