Kyle Davidson, the Chicago Blackhawks' general manager, stated that Kevin Korchinski will not participate in the World Juniors and will remain in the NHL. Additionally, Corey Perry will continue to be absent from the Blackhawks due to 'personal matters,' a decision described as both team-driven and personal by Davidson and Perry's agent, respectively. The situation remains unclear, with conflicting statements from the team and Perry's representative.
Blackhawks forward Corey Perry remains away from team 'for foreseeable future' https://t.co/8RFhuTaGfF
"I know what I did last year, and I think I can play in the NHL if it's with the Islanders one day or another team. I think I'm ready for that jump, and hopefully, it will be soon..." -Durandeau to @thehockeynews on Oct. 1 https://t.co/DqcTUts3Hw https://t.co/DqcTUts3Hw
"I know what I did last year, and I think I can play in the NHL if it's with the Islanders one day or another team. I think I'm ready for that jump, and hopefully, it will be soon..." -Durandeau to @thehockynews on Oct. 1 https://t.co/DqcTUts3Hw https://t.co/DqcTUts3Hw
The Hawks will be without Jalen Johnson for a while. 😔https://t.co/Re8rYQIoPs https://t.co/1rNkTtGT0s
Corey Perry update: No update. @NHLBlackhawks https://t.co/culvpGQhMH
Kyle Davidson called Corey Perry's absence a "team decision," Perry's agent described his absence as due to "personal matters" and a confusing situation became no less confusing today. Story: https://t.co/LgI4yfNraN
"Whether I would stay here, go there, either way, I'm happy. I get to play hockey against the best in the world and that's what you look forward to." #Blackhawks' Kevin Korchinski unlikely to play in 2024 World Juniors, and he seems to be OK with that: https://t.co/Wqy3kfImqC
So Kyle Davidson says Corey Perry's absence is the team's decision, not Perry's. An hour later, Perry's agent says it's Perry's decision to attend to "personal matters." So we're left in the same murky situation as before.
Statement from Pat Morris of Newport, who represents Corey Perry: https://t.co/AnlCmKglaT
Quick thoughts on the Corey Perry situation from me and @ByScottPowers: https://t.co/M6GVtSrv4y
Quick thoughts on the Corey Perry situation from me and @ByScottPowers: https://t.co/2jlR9a18mP
Quick new story on the Corey Perry situation: https://t.co/LgI4yfMTlf
Even though he didn't reveal much, it was important that the Corey Perry update come from Kyle Davidson, not Luke Richardson, who said he's basically still in the dark about what's going on. Perry's still a big name in the hockey world, and this has become an international story.
Korchinski won't go to the world junior championships, Davidson says. He's staying in the NHL.
Kyle Davidson says his "inclination" is to keep Kevin Korchinski in the NHL rather than send him to World Juniors.
Corey Perry will remain away from the Blackhawks "for the foreseeable future," Kyle Davidson says.