Corey Perry, a player for the Chicago Blackhawks, has been absent from the lineup with no clear explanation provided by the team. Coach Luke Richardson and GM Kyle Davidson have given vague statements, with Davidson indicating that Perry will be away from the team 'for the foreseeable future' due to a team decision. However, Perry's agent, Pat Morris, contradicted this, stating that it was Perry's decision to attend to 'personal matters.' The situation has drawn attention and raised questions about the handling of Perry's absence within the organization.
NEWS: Some conflicting comments about Corey Perry's status with the @NHLBlackhawks. My story: https://t.co/RLbadcpflq
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
Corey Perry will be away from the Blackhawks for “foreseeable future” after team decision. Reactions from @MarkLazerus and me: https://t.co/ST2Tq9brJy
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.
Corey Perry will remain away from the Blackhawks "for the foreseeable future," Kyle Davidson says.
Kyle Davidson has "no update" on Corey Perry. Says he'll be away from the team for "the foreseeable future."
The Blackhawks, deep in the throes of a season derailment, desperately needed this. The question is whether it’s a turning point of sorts — or a temporary respite in an already tumultuous season, writes @MarkLazerus. https://t.co/7Owm2oNV6f https://t.co/vFMSqI9nCX
What's going on with Corey Perry, and why is Luke Richardson left to answer for it? Will the Blackhawks give Connor Bedard some help or slide into another full-blown tank? Even after a rollicking win over Toronto, there are big-picture questions to answer: https://t.co/l92OZRYdZl
The Blackhawks pulled out a much-needed win yesterday, but the mystery of Corey Perry’s absence remains. @MarkLazerus with the column ⤵️ https://t.co/rpGUmuSaos
The Blackhawks players deserve to revel in a hard-earned, much-needed win. But the Blackhawks organization faces a lot of larger questions. At some point, they'll need to actually answer them. My column: https://t.co/Z5IOpZDMvr https://t.co/9NNq7pMqck
Here's a transcript of Luke Richardson's press conference on Corey Perry today. For what it's worth, he has not been this secretive about anything previously in his coaching tenure, including around the trade deadline last year. https://t.co/zSAKTbXRgn
Luke Richardson's latest non-update on Corey Perry: "It’s just going to be kept internal for now in the organization. Hopefully we’ll be able to give updates soon but we can’t give a timeline on that." #Blackhawks
Chicago coach Luke Richardson says Corey Perry won’t play this afternoon against Toronto. He remains careful not to comment on anything further about Perry’s status
Corey Perry out of the lineup again tonight. Luke Richardson declined to say if it was his decision or if it came from above, what the timetable might be, how Perry is holding up wherever he is, or if there's a path back for Perry.
Corey Perry won’t play today. No further updates.