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Corey Perry, NHLPA reach settlement with Blackhawks on contract termination

Originally posted on Daily Faceoff | By Tyler Kuehl | Last updated 3/14/24

There is a resolution in the saga in which a former player’s contract was terminated.

On Friday, Joe Smith of The Athletic broke the news that the National Hockey League, the NHL Players’ Association and the Chicago Blackhawks have come to a settlement with Corey Perry in connection to his contract being terminated earlier this season.

Per Daily Faceoff insider Frank Seravalli, the Blackhawks’ salary cap will be charged because of the settlement.

Sounds like there is a small salary cap charge coming for #Blackhawks as a result of the settlement between Chicago, Corey Perry, the NHL and NHLPA after what Perry’s camp alleged was an improper contract termination.

Rather than grievance, a financial resolution was reached.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) March 14, 2024

Perry’s one-year contract with Chicago was terminated back on Nov. 30 following an alcohol-fueled incident that included both team employees and corporate partners. The 2011 Hart Trophy winner was just 16 games into his tenure with the Blackhawks.

It was reported last month that Perry had a wrongful termination grievance pending. However, the grievance was never filed, as the parties involved reached a financial resolution.

It has not been announced how much the penalty will cost Chicago.

After his contract was terminated, Perry released a statement that he began working on his mental health and substance abuse. In January, he met with Commissioner Gary Bettman and signed a one-year deal with the Edmonton Oilers on Jan. 22.

Perry is on an Oilers team that has been surging, seemingly ready for a deep playoff push. Edmonton (40-21-3) is currently second in the Pacific Division, nine points back of the Western Conference-leading Vancouver Canucks.

Since joining the Oilers, the Peterborough, Ontario native has scored five goals and two assists, giving him a total of nine goals and seven assists in 36 games this season.

This article first appeared on Daily Faceoff and was syndicated with permission.

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