The Chicago Blackhawks and Marian Hossa have postponed the former star's celebration night, the team announced Monday , in the aftermath of the investigation into the team's response to a sexual assault allegation. The event, originally set for Nov. There is no better embodiment of those values, both off and on the ice, than Marian Hossa, and we congratulate him on his upcoming Hockey Hall of Fame induction. In a statement on Tuesday, Hossa said he sincerely hopes Beach "will be able to find the strength and support he needs to move forward from these horrific events as best as possible.
Personal responsibility in these types of situations is important," Hossa said. Beach, a former Blackhawks prospect, identified himself last week as John Doe 1 in the independent investigation that looked into sexual assault allegations against former Blackhawks video coach Brad Aldrich.
The investigation's findings led to the departures of general manager Stan Bowman and senior vice president of hockey operations Al MacIsaac from the Blackhawks and former Chicago coach Joel Quenneville from the Panthers. Hossa was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in the Class of The Blackhawks organization can say all the right things amid its darkest moment, but this has to be about action. When Kyle Beach described all the ways he was failed, he showed us there's a better way.
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Hossa also indicated in the Novy Cas report that he has discussed a future job in the Blackhawks organization. His role would be relished, as he was one of the more respected players in the NHL and appreciated in Chicago for his abilities that helped end a long championship drought. In 19 NHL seasons, Hossa scored goals and notched assists for 1, points in 1, regular-season games.
His value in the postseason was punctuated with points 52 goals, 97 assists in games. In eight seasons with the Hawks, Hossa had goals and assists. Hossa, who is under contract for three more years, will return to his native Slovakia. He recently put his Chicago home up for sale. Drafted by the Senators with the 12th overall pick of the NHL Draft, the winger went on to play for Atlanta, Pittsburgh, Detroit and finally Chicago, where spent the last eight years.
Hossa stated his intention to return to his native Slovakia, but did say he would consider returning to the Blackhawks in a front office position following the conclusion of his contract. Hossa illness may not be available for the season, Eric Lear of the Blackhawks ' official site reports. According to general manager Stan Bowman, "There's no indications Hossa's going to play next year," which doesn't bode well for a return.
The year-old remains under contract with the Hawks through the season and could spend the next three years on long-term injured reserve. If the winger is unable to play again, he will retire with goals and assists in 1, career NHL games. The move is more of a formality at this point, as Hossa had already been ruled out for the season due to a progressive skin disorder, but it will also allow the Blackhawks to be more liberal with their transactions as the season begins.
Rookie Alex DeBrincat and the returning Brandon Saad will be among the team's new additions looking to fill the void left by Hossa. Hossa could be forced to retire because of a lingering allergy to his hockey equipment. Hossa took medication for the allergy over the course of this past season, which seems to give some optimism for a return, although it will be a situation to monitor over the offseason. Hossa will not play during the season due to the side effects of medication related to a progressive skin disorder, Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Hossa and the Blackhawks were very clear in their statements that his absence would be for the campaign, making no mention of retirement or the future. The winger registered 45 points in 73 contests this past year while averaging of ice time -- production that will be sorely missed in Chicago.
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