Blackhawks officially under investigation over recent scandal

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Joshua Deeds
December 1, 2023 (0:16)

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As of today, Corey Perry's contract with the Chicago Blackhawks has been officially terminated.

He violated workplace policies that were designed to promote a professional and safe work environment for the team and its employees.

Even though we may never know how bad Corey Perry screwed up, it was enough of a mess that an organizational decision had to be made.

Corey Perry cleared waivers Wednesday afternoon, and the Chicago Blackhawks terminated what remained on his one-year, $4-million contract. He has 60 days to file a grievance, which, if he wins, would restore the financial compensation.

The NHLPA cannot proceed unless Perry agrees. It wanted to grieve on Patrik Berglund's behalf during the 2018-19 season, but the player refused. So that termination went unchallenged.

Whatever happens with his salary, Perry will not return to the Blackhawks. That door is closed.

- Elliotte Friedman

The appeal of Corey Perry's termination currently rests with him since he has 60 days to file an appeal.

He will receive his full salary of $4 million if he successfully appeals the termination with the NHLPA's assistance.

He must, however, agree to request help from the NHLPA in appealing the termination.

Told that the NHLPA is reviewing the Corey Perry matter. Once contract is officially terminated, union has 60 days to file a grievance.

Nevertheless, NHL reporter Larry Brooks of the NY Post has confirmed that the NHLPA has already been investigating the situation before Perry makes a decision.

Before asking Perry's permission to help, they want to fully understand the situation and whether or not they can move forward with an appeal.

Kyle Davidson held a process conference earlier in the week and vehemently denied that anything had occurred between Corey Perry and Melanie Bedard, Connor Bedard's mother.

Around social media, the hottest, but also most absurd rumor was that Melanie Bedard and Perry had hooked up, despite there being no truth to the rumor.

"The stuff that's been floating around about Corey Perry and one of his teammates' mothers is fucking bullshit. And I think it's ridiculous that this is something that was perpetuated on social media. It is so far from the truth and so unfair."

"Connor Bedard... he was raised right. His parents are really polite, proper people. There's zero chance that something like this would happen and yet it will stick with him for a long time."

- Frank Seravalli

"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."

- Frank Seravalli

NHL Insider Frank Seravalli would called the rumors: "Bullsh**"

A source told ESPN's Emily Kaplan that Perry indeed traveled with the team to Columbus last Tuesday, a day before the game, and an incident occurred that day involving a team employee. Davidson said Perry, who did not play in the team's 7-3 loss, was "immediately pulled" from the game once the Blackhawks were notified, and at that point, the club began an investigation.

- Ryan S. Clark

And according to ESPN Insider, Emily Kaplan who had tried to dig to find more answers, the incident happened while Corey Perry was in Columbus, a day before the game.

So, in the meantime, all we know is that on November 21st, while the team was in Columbus, something happened between Corey Perry and a Blackhawks employee, nothing more.

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