The Corey Perry saga is finally out of the bag, sort of.
After a Thanksgiving full of confusion and speculation, the Chicago Blackhawks announced that after an internal investigation, Corey Perry has been placed on unconditional waivers with the intention of terminating his contract following what the team calls “conduct that is unacceptable, and in violation of both the terms of his Standard Player’s Contract and the Blackhawks’ internal policies intended to promote professional and safe work environments.”
Following the statement, Blackhawks General Manager Kyle Davidson gave an emotional press conference where he dispelled the “frankly disgusting” rumors circulating online. He stated that the incident “does not involve any players or their families.”
Kyle Davidson, @NHLBlackhawks GM, addresses the rumors surrounding Corey Perry’s dismissal from the team. Calls the speculation “disgusting.” (via NBC Sports Chicago) pic.twitter.com/pVZknOGRHh
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) November 28, 2023
Davidson followed that up by saying, “Over the last 24 hours, what’s gone on has been very disturbing. I feel like I’m wearing it; I’m carrying that. It’s tough to see,” and finished by saying that that he would not go into any further detail regarding the matter.
Perry was traded to the Blackhawks on June 29, 2023, for a seventh-round pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft and signed a one-year, $4 million contract the next day.