NHL players acquitted in sexual assault case: probe on; team undecided on next steps

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.