Many hockey fans have criticized the Blackhawks for their lack of transparency in regard to Perry's absence from the team. However, NHL reporter Martin Leclerc discussed this very topic today, noting why the Blackhawks handled it the way they did.
Leclerc makes a good argument here. While the alleged incident does not involve a legal investigation, the Blackhawks could potentially face legal consequences if they improperly reveal details that should have remained private. This is likely the reason we will never hear the full story as to exactly what happened.
The veteran forward released a statement yesterday, apologizing for his reckless behavior. It comes across as genuine and according to Perry himself, he is now seeking professional help for mental health and substance abuse.
While his apology cannot change what happened, it is good to see Perry take accountability for his actions. At this point it seems like his NHL career may be over, but it seems like teams are still interested in his services. Perhaps he can make a comeback after he gets his personal well-being in order.
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1 DECEMBRE | 109 ANSWERS Truth About Why Blackhawks Could Not Disclose Details About Perry Finally Revealed Do you think the Blackhawks handled the Perry situation properly? | ||
Yes | 50 | 45.9 % |
No | 59 | 54.1 % |
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