Former Boston Bruin Leaks A Trade In Recent Interview

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Austin Sabourin
November 23, 2023 (3:07 PM)

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Chicago Blackhawks forward Corey Perry has become the subject of a mysterious saga, leaving both fans and media perplexed by his sudden absence from the recent game against the Columbus Blue Jackets and today's practice.

Perry, brought in this season to mentor young players, including Connor Bedard and other rookies, had been a standout performer, amassing nine points in the games he played.

The intrigue started when Perry was surprisingly made a healthy scratch for the Blue Jackets game.

Head Coach Luke Richardson attributed this decision to an organizational choice, providing minimal clarity. The mystery deepened as Perry was notably absent from Thursday's practice.

Coach Richardson declined to shed light on the situation, stating,

"I know you have questions about Corey Perry not playing last night and attending practice today, but we're going to keep that internal in the organization right now. I'm not going to be able to answer any more questions on that."

Adding to the uncertainty, Blackhawks veteran Nick Foligno hinted at a potential trade, stating,

"We just know he's not with us. Haven't gotten any details. It's unfortunate. He's a big part of this; we will miss him."

Foligno's use of "miss him" suggests Perry's absence may involve treatment or a trade.

When questioned about dealing with Perry's situation, Foligno hinted at a significant development, saying,

"We've got a lot of young guys, so it's kind of a shock at first, but it's been a pro we talk about it, and this is an opportunity to do that. It's the outside noise that you have to push away."

In the absence of details from Coach Richardson, speculation mounts regarding Corey Perry's status with the Chicago Blackhawks, intensifying the mystery surrounding this unexpected turn of events.

Perry's history of surprising moves, such as a past trade request, only adds to the intrigue surrounding this situation.

As seen on hawksinsider