Corey Perry still has some time to decide whether or not he wants to file a grievance with the NHLPA over his contract termination by the Chicago Blackhawks. Many have speculated whether or not Perry would file, but now Elliotte Friedman has given an update that the Players union might push to file even if he declines, as he revealed on 32 Thoughts.
Without the details of the incident, it is hard to know exactly how the Union is feeling about the termination, whether it was warranted or not. However, as Friedman reports, there is clearly a feeling from the Union that this shouldn't be the precedent.
Friedman also notes that there is a potential other option for the Union and the NHL if they could come to an agreement, and that is to make an exception for Perry's termination, effectively preventing his situation from becoming precedent for the future.
This would be a unique case to carve out, so it is hard to imagine the League agreeing to this if they feel the termination was justified. Either way, without all the details, it is hard to make a judgment call.
