Chicago Blackhawks Release Corey Perry: Allegations of Misconduct with Teammate’s Mother Has Social Media Exploding

The Chicago Blackhawks have placed forward Corey Perry on unconditional waivers, effective immediately. The announcement, which was accompanied by a team statement on Tuesday afternoon, revealed that an internal investigation into Perry’s conduct had prompted this decisive action, though specifics were noticeably lacking.

Perry, a 38-year-old Ontario native and former league MVP with the Ducks, was unexpectedly scratched as a healthy player in the team’s recent game against Columbus, a move labeled as an “organizational decision” by the team. This decision raised eyebrows, especially given Perry’s consistent presence in the Blackhawks lineup, having appeared in each of the team’s first 16 games this season after being acquired from the Lightning in an offseason trade.

The Blackhawks’ statement acknowledged the internal investigation into Perry’s behavior but provided no additional information. This lack of transparency has fueled speculation and left fans craving more information about the unexpected turn of events.

BREAKING: Blackhawks have placed Corey Perry on unconditional waivers to terminate his contract.

Team statement: pic.twitter.com/8F8ugWj83K

— Ben Pope (@BenPopeCST) November 28, 2023

With the forward’s unexpected absence, rumors of alleged sexual relations between Perry and Connor Bedard’s mother surfaced.

An NHL player got waived and got his contract terminated for smashing his teammate's mother ??? pic.twitter.com/7mKjss2HxH

— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) November 28, 2023

bedard’s mom (texting): come over

corey perry: I can’t I’m playing a hockey game

bedard’s mom: but i’m your teammates mom

corey perry: pic.twitter.com/unsEPPmSai

— travis tuthill (@capstrav1s) November 28, 2023

Here’s everything you need to know about Corey Perry and Connor Bedard’s mom (and why Bedard’s scoring a goal tonight) pic.twitter.com/uKnWWa49Ts

— Jack Parodi (@betr_jack) November 28, 2023

Corey Perry at the Bedard family Christmas get together in a month pic.twitter.com/xCwKmQ5MVR

— Depressed Buffalo Sports Fan (@Tommy_Dangles72) November 28, 2023

Connor Bedard in 5 years when the Blackhawks are playing the Ducks for Corey Perry’s jersey retirement night

pic.twitter.com/uZVr023eZx

— WashedUpTendy (@WashedUpTendy) November 28, 2023

However, Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli quickly dismissed these rumors, calling them “disgusting” and clarifying that Perry’s placement on waivers was unrelated to any such allegations.

Perry, who was tied for third on the team in goals (four) and points (nine), had made a major contribution to the Blackhawks’ performance before his unexpected absence.

He was set to make $2 million this season with the Chicago Blackhawks, with an additional $2 million in potential incentives

There are still unanswered questions about the results of the internal investigation and the circumstances surrounding Perry’s contract termination as the Blackhawks deal with this unexpected development.

Undoubtedly, the suddenness of the decision has left the Chicago Blackhawks community and fans eager for more information about the circumstances.