Disgraced former Chicago Blackhawks video coach Brad Aldrich has had his name removed from the Stanley Cup. TSN's Ryan Rishaug was the first to report the news.
Can confirm that Brad Aldrich's name has been x'ed out on the Stanley Cup. Was done on Sunday when the Lightning names were being added.
— Ryan Rishaug (@TSNRyanRishaug) November 3, 2021
Aldrich was the main focus of a report conducted by law firm Jenner & Block detailing accusations he sexually harassed and assaulted a player during the Blackhawks' 2010 playoff run and that members of the team's front office were negligent in investigating the claims and disciplining him.
The investigation findings have resulted in Blackhawks GM and President of Hockey Operations Stan Bowman and former Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville, who was coaching the Panthers up until two weeks ago, resigning from their posts. The Blackhawks were also fined $2 million.
Subsequently, former player Kyle Beach revealed himself to be the player at the center of the allegations, previously being listed in the report as "John Doe."
The NHL has come under fire in the weeks after the report became public, especially for giving Bowman and Quenneville the option to resign instead of firing them to set an example. Quenneville was allowed to coach a final game for the Panthers before meeting with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman to discuss his role in the investigation.
Active players across the league have spoken out in support of Beach in an effort to start changing the culture within NHL dressing rooms. Vegas Golden Knights goalie Robin Lehner, who is particularly vocal when it comes to standing up for skaters across the league, was very candid about supporting Beach when he addressed the media on Wednesday.
Robin Lehner: "At the end of the day I just want more players, [with] whatever it is, to take a stand because we as players we can bring change as much as anyone else. ... We want hockey and the NHL to be as good as possible."
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) November 3, 2021
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Wayne Simmonds backed up Lehner's effort on Wednesday.
Wayne Simmonds on Kyle Beach and the coverup: pic.twitter.com/HQlVGhoHhK
— luke fox (@lukefoxjukebox) November 3, 2021
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