Corey Perry was a model citizen in the NHL for like, 18 years. He made a mistake in Columbus one night, he drank too much and he made a pass at a staff member who worked at NBC. And then Chicago, in the environment that they live in now, if there's any hint of anything like that, they just get rid of everything.
Scott, who works with NBC Sports Chicago, later retracted his statement on social media, admitting it was false and misleading.
Perry, who took time off to address mental health and substance abuse, expressed readiness to return to the NHL and signed a one-year deal with the Edmonton Oilers. Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch anticipates Perry's debut in Saturday's game against the Nashville Predators.
Scott, a former player for various teams including the Blackhawks, suggested on his podcast that Chicago released Perry to avoid further scandal, especially after settling with former player Kyle Beach, who accused a former video coach of sexual assault. Scott emphasized that Chicago, in its current environment, quickly eliminates any hint of controversy.
While the specific reasons for Perry's termination in Chicago remain unclear, Scott seems unwilling to disclose further details, raising speculation about potential external pressure on him to refrain from sharing more information.
