NBC Broadcaster Exposes Why The Blackhawks Terminated Perry's Contract

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Hunter Bowman
January 23, 2024 (10:13 PM)

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In a surprising revelation during today's interview, NBC Blackhawks broadcaster John Scott shared insights into the incident that led to the termination of Corey Perry's contract with Chicago. According to Scott, Perry's misstep occurred during a night out in Columbus, where he had a bit too much to drink and made an unwelcome advance towards an NBC staff member.

"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 explained.

As an NBC Sports employee, Scott addressed concerns about Perry potentially bringing character issues to the Oilers' locker room. He vouched for Perry, describing him as a 'model citizen' and respected NHL veteran. Despite Perry's minor mistake, Scott believes the Blackhawks' decision to terminate his contract was harsh, but he acknowledges the organization needed to be cautious.

If Scott's report is accurate and there are no other undisclosed reasons for Perry's departure, the termination could be seen as unjust. Perry's supposed minor incident, not involving a team employee, might not have warranted such a severe decision.

The turn of events, however, seems to be a positive twist for Perry, who now appears to be an excellent fit with the Oilers. Bringing veteran presence, playoff experience, depth scoring, and his classic agitator role to the bottom six forwards, Perry could prove to be a valuable addition. With a thirteen-game win streak and the inclusion of a future hall of famer like Corey Perry, the Oilers are basking in their unstoppable momentum.

Source: Oilersdaily