Blackhawks GM strongly denies disgusting rumors surrounding Corey Perrys absence

The circumstances surrounding Corey Perry's strange, highly-publicized absence from the Chicago Blackhawks will remain a mystery, but general manager Kyle Davidson wanted to make one thing abundantly clear during a 10-minute presser on Tuesday: there's no truth to those wild rumors circulating around social media the past few days.

Though he said he couldn't reveal many details and that it remains a "workplace matter," Davidson said the Perry situation "does not involve any player or their families, and anyone that suggests otherwise is wildly inaccurate and it’s frankly disgusting."

“This does not involve any other players or their family members.” Kyle Davidson on the Corey Perry situation. pic.twitter.com/wsNRnNAIC6

"After an internal investigation, the Chicago Blackhawks have determined that Corey Perry has engaged in conduct that is unacceptable, and in violation of both the terms of his contract and the Blackhawks' internal policies intended to promote professional and safe work environments," the statement read.

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