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Paul Sullivan: Blackhawks management under the microscope again after waiving Corey Perry for alleged workplace misconduct

CHICAGO — Notorious NHL villain Corey Perry was described to Chicago Blackhawks fans in July as “probably a guy you hate to play against (but) love to have” on the team. “That’s how we hope it’ll play out,” Hawks general manager Kyle Davidson added. Long story short: It did not play out that way. Davidson acknowledged as much Tuesday when he waived Perry for what the team called “unacceptable” ...
Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson addresses the media at the United Center on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, in Chicago, following the team's announcement that veteran forward Corey Perry had been waived.

CHICAGO — Notorious NHL villain Corey Perry was described to Chicago Blackhawks fans in July as “probably a guy you hate to play against (but) love to have” on the team.

“That’s how we hope it’ll play out,” Hawks general manager Kyle Davidson added.

Long story short: It did not play out that way.

Davidson acknowledged as much Tuesday when he waived Perry for what the team called “unacceptable” conduct that violated the standard NHL contract and the team’s internal policy regarding a “professional and safe work environment.”

Davidson gave few details of the alleged workplace misconduct when he addressed

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