Although the details were somewhat known, TSN has now officially revealed the names of five players instructed to report to the London, Ontario police as part of an alleged assault investigation. These players were all part of the Team Canada roster that clinched the gold at the 2018 World Juniors. The situation has generally been met with disappointment, but particularly among Calgary Flames fans who are criticizing their team's management for the phrasing used in a recent statement regarding the matter.
The individuals directed to present themselves to the London Police are Alex Formenton (Ambri-Piotta), Carter Hart (Philadelphia Flyers), Michael McLeod (New Jersey Devils), Cal Foote (NJD), and Dillon Dube (Calgary Flames). Each of these players took a leave from their respective teams in the past nine days. While the other four did not provide specific reasons for their absence, the Calgary Flames disclosed that Dube's leave was for mental health reasons.
This situation reflects poorly on both the Calgary Flames and the NHL as a whole. It's difficult for me to accept that the teams involved were completely unaware of the circumstances prior to the players taking their leaves. I'm convinced that more information will emerge eventually, particularly if the league faces inquiries from journalists.
