Insider Makes Major Declaration on Corey Perry's Future in the NHL
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Elliotte Friedman has just provided the latest update on Corey Perry and his contract termination.
Friedman Reveals Potential NHLPA Grievance, Even If Perry Chooses Otherwise
Corey Perry still has some time to decide whether he wants to file a grievance with the NHLPA regarding his contract termination by the Chicago Blackhawks.
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In the latest written "32 Thoughts", Friedman has shared that even if the player decides not to file a grievance, the Player Association could proceed with it independently to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
I've written before that the NHLPA did not contest Patrik Berglund's contract termination from Buffalo in 2018 because the player wanted no part of it. Don't know what Corey Perry's decision will be, but there definitely is a push for the union to grieve even if Perry declines. I don't know exact details and have no desire to minimize anything, but there are strong feelings the NHLPA cannot allow this precedent.
Given the absence of specific information about the incident, it remains challenging to determine the union's stance regarding the legitimacy of the termination.
Another Possible Scenario for the Union if No Grievance Is Filed
Friedman also suggests another potential course of action for the NHLPA:
Another option would be a one-time «carve-out» that Perry's case/reason for termination will have no bearing on any other situation. (Of course, the league would need to agree.) That has happened before with things like contract timelines during COVID and what is allowed during summer on-ice workouts, but this would be much higher stakes.
Do you think Perry will be back in the NHL this season?
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14 DECEMBRE | 219 ANSWERS Insider Makes Major Declaration on Corey Perry's Future in the NHL Do you think Perry will be back in the NHL this season? | ||
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