Former NHL player John Scott got attention recently when he said why Corey Perry was let go by the Chicago Blackhawks last November.

On his podcast Dropping the Gloves, Scott claimed Perry was fired for making moves towards an NBC staff member while drunk on a road trip in Columbus.

Keep in mind John Scott is part of the Blackhawks NBC broadcasting crew.

When Perry's contract was terminated, both Perry and the Blackhawks provided vague statements about the incident. Scott's revelation quickly gained attention.

However, on Wednesday, Scott took to his social media platform to retract his statements, apologizing for making false and misleading remarks about Perry.

Said John Scott, Blackhawks broadcaster and former player..

On his podcast, Scott, who played for various teams, including the Blackhawks, mentioned that the sole reason for Perry's release from the Blackhawks was the team's effort to avoid another major scandal following the recent settlement with former first-round pick Kyle Beach, who accused a former video coach of sexual assault.

While the details of Perry's actions leading to his contract termination in Chicago remain unclear, it appears that Scott is no longer willing to be the one to share them, raising speculation about external pressure influencing his decision to retract the statements.