Connor Bedard is now weighing in on the unfounded rumors that his former teammate, Corey Perry, slept along with his mother … and he was adamant on Friday they’re straight up “BS.”
The Blackhawks celebrity did not mince phrases when a reporter requested him concerning the crass gossip that is surrounded Chicago’s hockey workforce for the previous few days forward of their Saturday recreation in opposition to the Jets in Winnipeg.
“It’s just a bunch of BS on the internet,” Bedard mentioned, earlier than admitting, “It’s of course been an effect on myself and my family.”
“And that’s not fair,” he continued, in keeping with Blackhawks beat reporter Ben Pope. “But it’s out of our control. It’s all just fake, made-up stuff.”
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Blackhawks GM Says Corey Perry Cut Unrelated To Sleeping with Connor Bedard’s Mom
Bedard is now the third particular person to disclaim the baseless allegations that first formulated on X late final month … becoming a member of Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson and Perry himself.
It appears he’ll probably be the final, too, as a result of in keeping with hockey reporter Jacob Stoller, Bedard “became annoyed as the questions” concerning the Perry rumors continued throughout his Friday assembly with the media.
“I don’t need to answer anymore questions about this stuff,” Bedard mentioned.
Perry was reduce by the Blackhawks on Tuesday — and whereas a particular purpose for his departure was by no means given by the workforce … it reportedly all needed to do with an “alcohol-infused incident” with workforce staffers and company sponsors.
In a press release Perry released on Thursday, the 38-year-old apologized for his “inappropriate and wrong” habits.
“I have started working with experts in the mental health and substance abuse fields to discuss my struggles with alcohol and I will take whatever steps necessary to ensure this never happens again,” Perry mentioned. “I hope to regain the trust and respect of everyone who has believed in me throughout my career.”
