Formenton Back in NHL After Acquittal | Sports News

Alex Formenton’s NHL return with Edmonton marks a major moment for players cleared in the Hockey Canada sexual assault case — signed to league minimum after being sidelined since 2022. He’s not alone: Dillon Dube and Carter Hart have also re-entered the league, joining a wave of reinstated athletes who were back on ice by December 2023. While some, like Cal Foote, faced backlash over their overseas deals, the NHL’s decision to reinstate all five players last year opened the door for redemption — even as their careers were paused for years overseas or off the ice entirely. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a705adfd80db01ab