NHL Reinstates Former Chicago Blackhawks Executives

The NHL has reinstated three Chicago Blackhawks executives, including Stan Bowman, Al MacIsaac, and Joel Quenneville, who were banned in 2021 due to mishandling a sexual assault allegation involving former player Kyle Beach and video coach Brad Aldrich. Despite acknowledging their past inadequate responses, the league deemed their time away demonstrated sincere remorse and a heightened awareness of their responsibilities. While teams can discuss job opportunities with them, official employment cannot commence until after July 10. The decision has faced criticism for perceived leniency and poor timing by the NHL, sparking backlash from fans and raising ethical concerns regarding the handling of abuse allegations in professional hockey.