Blackhawks Terminate Corey Perry's Contract After Inappropriate Behavior

Perry Issues Apology for Actions

Contract Termination Finalized After Perry Clears Waivers

The Chicago Blackhawks have officially terminated the contract of forward Corey Perry following what the team's general manager described as "inappropriate behavior." The Blackhawks announced the decision on Wednesday, one day after Perry cleared unconditional waivers. This will allow the team to terminate his contract without paying the remaining salary owed to him.

Perry, a veteran NHL forward with over 1,000 career games played, was acquired by the Blackhawks in a trade with the Montreal Canadiens in July 2021. However, his tenure in Chicago has been short-lived, as he has now been waived twice and had his contract terminated.

The Blackhawks have not publicly disclosed the specific nature of Perry's inappropriate behavior. However, General Manager Kyle Davidson released the following statement: "We have decided to terminate Corey Perry's contract after careful consideration. We believe this is the best decision for the organization and our team moving forward."

Perry has since issued an apology for his actions. "I want to apologize to the Chicago Blackhawks organization, my teammates, and the fans for my inappropriate behavior," Perry said in a statement released through the NHL Players' Association. "I am deeply embarrassed and ashamed of my actions, and I take full responsibility for them.

Perry also expressed his regret for the impact his behavior has had on the team and his fellow players. "I let my emotions get the best of me and acted in a way that was unacceptable," Perry said. "I am committed to learning from my mistakes and becoming a better person and teammate."

The Blackhawks' decision to terminate Perry's contract is a significant development for the team, which has struggled to find consistency and success in recent seasons. The team currently sits near the bottom of the NHL standings and has missed the playoffs for the past four seasons.