The press conference by the Blackhawks on Tuesday, the Kyle Beach interview on Wednesday, and the statements made by Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane are just the tip of the iceberg with what is still yet to be learned about the investigation and the impact on those involved.
While I won't use space to speculate, below is a list of additional news that will or are at least expected to come out in the coming days and weeks. And as the series of tweets below illustrate, the aftermath is already starting to unfold and continue shaking the hockey world.
* Settlement between the Blackhawks and Beach * Statements by other players (current and former) * Hiring of a permanent general manager * Status of Hawks head coach Jeremy Colliton * Team chemistry and impact on roster construction
Then there are inquiries by the league, media, fans, and general public about who also knew but didn't act whether that includes ownership, management, coaches, and players not just with the Blackhawks but also the IceHogs during that period of time.
Beyond the investigation, something else to keep an eye on are the structural and cultural changes for how the organization functions as a sports team as well as a business in terms of care, safety, and well-being of all employees which includes the players.
Post-Interview Comments from Kyle Beach
— Kyle Beach (@KBeachy12) October 28, 2021
Shawn Lalonde, a Black Ace with the 2010 #Blackhawks, tells Ilta-Sanomat in Finland that he thinks the whole team knew what happened to Kyle Beach and that now "players don't really know what to say."
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) October 28, 2021
Lalonde also says he spoke to the Jenner & Block investigators. https://t.co/FAHSWq7s04
#Blackhawks request Brad Aldrich's name be removed from Stanley Cup: https://t.co/bupvjbgdTU
— Charlie Roumeliotis (@CRoumeliotis) October 29, 2021
Statement from Joel Quenneville: pic.twitter.com/4FB4CZ2gyw
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) October 29, 2021
The Florida Panthers announced today that Head Coach Joel Quenneville has resigned from his role with the club.
— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) October 29, 2021
An interim head coach announcement will be forthcoming.https://t.co/h6Bv3OVdFk
Statement from NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman on the resignation of Joel Quenneville. pic.twitter.com/1KjdI2SKOL
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) October 29, 2021
The NHL will not impose discipline on Winnipeg Jets general manager, Kevin Cheveldayoff, with respect to the Brad Aldrich matter. https://t.co/5MTcVpiZ2R pic.twitter.com/NdZbx8bMoD
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) October 29, 2021
COVID Protocol
Colliton says the rest of the Blackhawks' lineup tonight is TBD, although Isaak Phillips will definitely be making his NHL debut.
— Ben Pope (@BenPopeCST) October 29, 2021
"We still have some [COVID] tests we've got to get through. Every day we're in the same boat of making sure we've got no more positives."
Still in protocol: * Henrik Borgstrom, Center * Patrick Kane, Right Wing * Jujhar Khaira, Left Wing * Riley Stillman, Defenseman * Marc Crawford, Assistant Coach * Tomas Mitell, Assistant Coach * Jimmy Waite, Goaltending Coach
Out of protocol: * None
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Roster Moves
The Blackhawks have recalled defenseman Isaak Phillips and assigned defenseman Ian Mitchell to Rockford. @Enterprise | 📝 âž¡ï¸ https://t.co/Scw6hzYEuK pic.twitter.com/yaVnnk3VTg
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) October 28, 2021
Offensively, Phillips likes to join the rush with his speed and agility but needs to learn how to pick his spots better so he doesn't get caught too deep. Once set up at the point, he has a wicked shot that he unleashes in a hurry and keeps low for teammates.
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Next Game @ Hurricanes
On the road, puck drop at 6:00 p.m. pic.twitter.com/OvYEbqgw5B
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) October 29, 2021
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IceHogs Game Summary
Ending the night with an empty net goal by Oskar BackðŸ˜
— Texas Stars (@TexasStars) October 29, 2021
Thanks to everyone for coming out tonight! pic.twitter.com/oyVNoAgI1H
Nylander - Reichel - Connolly Pour - McLaughlin - Teply Slavin - Gicewicz - Busdeker Altybarmakian - G Mitchell - Osipov
Galvas - Stanton Beaudin - I Mitchell LeGuerrier - Krutil
Subban Soderblom
Scoring Recap
1st Goal (0-1): Dellandrea (Gleason, Back) 2nd Goal (0-2): Tufte (Karlstrom, Gleason) 3rd Goal (1-2): Gicewicz (Busdeker) 4th Goal (1-3): Borgman (Kawaguchi, Cecconi) 5th Goal (1-4): Back (Melnick, Gleason) EN
SOG For/Against: 25/34 PP: 0-for-1 PK: 2-for-2
Thoughts & Notes
* Jacob LeGuerrier made his IceHogs debut and turned in a steady game being defensive minded, staying back, battling down low, pinning along the boards, and making simple safe plays.
* Nicolas Beaudin was fairly solid on defense when he applied himself consistently and patrolled responsibly but he's slow so easy to beat with speed and elbow grease.
* Alex Nylander continued to impress with more hustling and backchecking; while not perfect at it, the effort is much better and quite noticeable.
* Dylan McLaughlin was shifty and elusive, very slick with the puck and willing to get back to support defensively.
* Chad Krys and Evan Barratt appear to still be on injured reserve.
* The Hogs and Stars are back at it with a rematch Saturday evening in Cedar Park, Texas.
Highlights
Highlights 🎥: Forward Carson Gicewicz nets his first pro goal in a 4-1 setback at @TexasStars.
— Rockford IceHogs (@goicehogs) October 29, 2021
Rematch Saturday night at 7 PM!
Watch: https://t.co/toyJByNXLN
See you on the boards!