NHLPA says acquitted hockey players should get to 'return to work' after sex assault verdict

Five former members of the 2018 Canadian world junior hockey team, acquitted in a sexual assault case, remain ineligible to play in the NHL, prompting backlash from the NHLPA, which argues the players should be allowed to return. The NHL stated it is reviewing the case despite the acquittal, as the allegations were deemed disturbing, while Hockey Canada has suspended the players pending an appeal.

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