Fans Erupt As The NHL Speaks on The 2018 Team Canada Scandal
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August 12, 2023 (1:06 PM)
The unresolved WJC Scandal from 2018 continues to loom over the National Hockey League, leaving fans and media eager for answers that have yet to surface.
NHL Insider Katie Strang recently sought clarification from Bill Daly, the NHL's Deputy Commissioner, about the potential resolution of the investigation. Strang, however, received no response, leaving the situation shrouded in mystery.
"In response to the question of whether the NHL will announce a resolution of the investigation into the WJC 2018 before the opening of NHL training camps, the NHL's Deputy Commissioner, Bill Daly, responded by email that he did not have 'any specific timetable to share at this time',"
Strang reported.
Fans, who have been anticipating information about teams and players involved, haven't taken the silence lightly. A fan humorously wrote,
"Translation: 'Oh...you haven't forgotten about that yet? Darn.'
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Rumors have circulated regarding potential disciplinary actions, particularly for around five players connected to the scandal. However, the delay in clarity has caused frustration among the hockey community.
The involved players' status with their respective clubs has remained unchanged, despite the lack of resolution. Although the teams have been named, the prolonged waiting game has prompted fans to voice their opinions on social media platforms.
Forwards: Dillon Dubé,
Jonah Gadjovich, Boris Katchouk, Maxime Comtois,
Taylor Raddysh, Tyler Steenbergen,
Drake Batherson, Michael McLeod,
Brett Howden,
Sam Steel, Alex Formenton,
Jordan Kyrou,
Robert ThomasDefensemen:
Jake Bean,
Conor Timmins, Cal Foote,
Cale Makar,
Dante Fabbro,
Kale Clague, Victor Mete
Goaltenders: Carter Hart, Colton Point
With no definite conclusion in sight, the WJC Scandal of 2018 serves as a reminder of the complexities the league faces both on and off the ice. As fans await further details, questions remain about the potential impact on players' careers and the league's ongoing commitment to integrity and transparency.
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