'We'll miss him' Blackhawks veteran accidentally leaks a major trade during interview?
A cloud of mystery surrounds Chicago Blackhawks forward Corey Perry, leaving fans and the media puzzled about his sudden absence from both the recent game against the Columbus Blue Jackets and today's practice. Perry, signed this season to mentor young players like Connor Bedard and other rookies, had been a standout performer with nine points in the games he played.
The intrigue began when Perry was surprisingly made a healthy scratch for the game against the Blue Jackets. Head Coach Luke Richardson attributed this decision to an organizational choice, providing little clarity on the matter. The plot thickened further when Perry was nowhere to be found during the team's practice today on Thursday, November 23.
The Blackhawks head coach refused to answer any questions:
Adding to the mystery, Blackhawks veteran Nick Foligno addressed the media, and he may have accidentally just leaked a trade. In his statement, Foligno remarked:
The use of "miss him" suggests that Perry might be in the midst of being treated or possibly traded.
When questioned about dealing with Perry's absence, Foligno hinted at a another significant development, stating:
This statement implies that the Blackhawks may be navigating through a significant trade involving Perry.
Head Coach Luke Richardson declined to provide details or answer questions about the situation, heightening the suspense and speculation surrounding Corey Perry's current status with the Chicago Blackhawks.
Perry pulled a quick one on his former team much like this situation, requesting a trade, dating years back:
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NOVEMBRE 23 | 116 ANSWERS 'We'll miss him' Blackhawks veteran accidentally leaks a major trade during interview? Are you sad to see Perry leave the Blackhawks? | ||
| Yes | 71 | 61.2 % |
| No | 45 | 38.8 % |
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