Confirmed with Link: Corey Perry on waivers for purpose of contract termination (mod warning: no direct speculation at this time)

[ChiHawks10]

The NHLPA will do everything to protect every player in their union. It’s their job. If Perry’s punishment in any way compromises the player’s rights under the CBA, they take the NHL and the Hawks to an arbiter. To the NHLPA, it’s bigger than just about Corey Perry.

Right on schedule, the NHLPA announced that they are reviewing the termination of Perry’s contract. Whatever happens, if the story is true about Perry’s misbehavior at a workplace function, the Hawks did the right thing even if they have eat Perry’s contract. It’s all about setting a new culture.

They can review it all they want(that's pretty standard for a union to do), but if Perry doesn't want them to file a grievance or challenge the contract termination, they won't do it. They can't go against his wishes, like I was saying yesterday.

 

[Salvaged Ship]

Just found this: Corey Perry Gets Claimed Off Waivers By The Boston Bruins?

If true its very surprising, but then again it comes from someone called heatdaddy

 

[No Fun Shogun]

Just found this: Corey Perry Gets Claimed Off Waivers By The Boston Bruins?

That's from two days ago. So no.

Also, rule of thumb for news. If a headline ends in a question mark, the answer is "no."

 

[steveat]

That's from two days ago. So no.

Also, rule of thumb for news. If a headline ends in a question mark, the answer is "no."

yeah..that's why I thought it was probably speculation.

 

[ORRFForever]

It doesn't look like a buy-out is in the cards, just straight termination, unless you're thinking he grieves it to protect the contract then takes a buy-out?

I was always a fan. I hope he continues to play.

 

[Mrfenn92]

 

[TLEH]

 

[OldScool]

I wish the NHL would step back and address the alcohol problem it has. Just recently alone you have Corey Perry and Milan Lucic having issues....sad. They need to work on this problem.

 

[Idionym]

I hope Corey gets the treatment he needs and that people online stop being dicks about a situation that is, at the core of it, saddening.

 

[Hattrick Kane]

I wish the NHL would step back and address the alcohol problem it has. Just recently alone you have Corey Perry and Milan Lucic having issues....sad. They need to work on this problem.

It would be hard to do unfortunately. These guys are barely monitored in their formation years, and treated like kings with little education. To top it off, a few years later they end up with more money than they know what to do with. It’s just a perfect storm for all sorts of issues, the vast majority the public probably never heard about.

 

[emeyezee]

This answer must be devastating to the scumbags who wanted a scandal and enjoyed dragging an 18 year old’s mother through the mud.

 

[ChiHawks10]

It would be hard to do unfortunately. These guys are barely monitored in their formation years, and treated like kings with little education. To top it off, a few years later they end up with more money than they know what to do with. It’s just a perfect storm for all sorts of issues, the vast majority the public probably never heard about.

They also generally have cocaine and prescription opiates issues as well. With guys playing through large injuries, specifically in the playoffs, these guys load up on painkillers and then end up addicted to them.

The cocaine issue is pretty much because it clears your system quickly, unlike something like weed, which can linger for weeks.

 

[ChiHawks10]

To be clear, also, his contract wasn't terminated solely based upon substance abuse, if that wasn't obvious. He did other shit while drunk.

 

[Blackhawksfirecoach]

yeah, had a strong feeling it was related to substance abuse. kudos to Perry for taking accountability and releasing an honest statement.

as someone with a history of alcohol abuse (like others on this board), I know that's not always an easy thing to do.

 

[TLEH]

Feel like alcohol and mental health is the new easy way out.

I sympathize with people going through addiction. Just seems like the way to explain bad behavior and still receive support from the public.

Fully expect to get roasted for this take and I apologize if I offend anyone who has dealt with addiction.

 

[CallMeShaft]

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That's a decent apology letter. I hope he is serious about getting help.

 

[MTU34]

What he did doesn’t really matter. What matters is that the organization handled this properly and proved that the processes implemented after what happened to beach actually work. Additionally, it’s also very crucial that Perry appears to be ready to get the help he needs

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Feel like alcohol and mental health is the new easy way out.

I sympathize with people going through addiction. Just seems like the way to explain bad behavior and still receive support from the public.

Fully expect to get roasted for this take and I apologize if I offend anyone who has dealt with addiction.

Easy way out is a hell of a way to phrase it. Perry could be taking this seriously and seeking help or he could be sorry he got caught and going through the motions to get his career back. But either way it's not gonna be easy.

 

[TLEH]

Easy way out is a hell of a way to phrase it. Perry could be taking this seriously and seeking help or he could be sorry he got caught and going through the motions to get his career back. But either way it's not gonna be easy.

When comparing it to being labeled someone who .....fill in the blanks....., I think its certainly a better alternative. Although I do heed your point that it isn't "easy" either way.

 

[Pez68]

There's obviously more to it than getting drunk. He did something while drunk that was worthy of his contract being terminated.

 

[Blackhawksfirecoach]

I understand the skepticism, but I see no reason not to give him the benefit of the doubt for now. time will tell maybe.

 

[ChiHawks10]

Easy way out is a hell of a way to phrase it. Perry could be taking this seriously and seeking help or he could be sorry he got caught and going through the motions to get his career back. But either way it's not gonna be easy.

Yeah, easy way out is probably just not the proper words, but I get what he's meaning. I think the better explanation or phrasing is that it's way too commonly used to explain away bad behavior, rather than just owning the bad behavior.

 

[thedarkstark]

This answer must be devastating to the scumbags who wanted a scandal and enjoyed dragging an 18 year old’s mother through the mud.

It should be, but shitbirds like that don't give a **** about anyone but themselves.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Yeah, easy way out is probably just not the proper words, but I get his meaning. I think the better explanation or phrasing is that it's way too commonly used to explain away bad behavior, rather than just owning the bad behavior.

I do too. And it's not wrong. But calling it the easy way out is gonna read really shitty to some people.

 

[TLEH]

I do too. And it's not wrong. But calling it the easy way out is gonna read really shitty to some people.

Totally understand. Comfortable enough to spill here and not get labeled a f*** by people I care about thinking I am a f***. But I couldn't find the words.