Alcohol is said to be involved in the incident.
Corey Perry is at the center of the commotion. AOP / USA TODAY SPORTS
The Daily Faceoff -sport news site has shared more information about the Canadian NHL star Corey Perry’s38, fired by the Chicago Blackhawks.
According to the site’s sources, the background of the departure passes is an alcohol-fueled incident in which Perry was involved. According to the site, the incident happened at an event attended by the club’s partners and employees.
The website’s article emphasizes that other details of the events are still not public knowledge. It is also unclear who passed on the incident and who were its witnesses.
The club placed Perry on the so-called waivers list and canceled the contract that Perry and the Blackhawks signed in the summer, according to which Perry was supposed to earn four million dollars this season.
According to the Blackhawks, the club became aware of the events on November 22. Perry was not in the lineup for the away game against the Columbus Blue Jackets played on the 23rd Finnish time.
The Blackhawks have been tight-lipped about the incident. According to the club, Perry has violated the team’s internal rules, “which should promote a professional and safe work environment”.
In his career, Perry has won, among other things, the Stanley Cup, Olympic gold and the world championship.
The Blackhawks signed Perry to the team as a “father figure” who would set an example for the younger players. Among other things, an 18-year-old super promise plays in the Blackhawks Connor Bedard.