NHL players acquitted in 2018 sexual assault case continue to sit out pending internal review

Despite the acquittal of Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Dillon Dube, Cal Foote, and Alex Formenton in a 2018 sexual assault case, the NHL has maintained their suspension, sparking conflict with the NHL Players Association. The league stated the players remain ineligible pending a review of the judge’s findings, citing disturbing allegations even if not criminal.