The Dark Side of NHL Loyalty: Formenton's Signing Raises Questions About Accountability The Edmonton Oilers' decision to sign Alex Formenton has sparked outrage among fans, but it also raises deeper questions about accountability and the hockey community's willingness to confront its own dark underbelly.
This is a story about a team's choice to take on a player with a complicated past, but it's also a symptom of a larger issue: the NHL's treatment of players accused of misconduct.
Mary Loewen, a vocal fan who has been a victim of sexual assault, has spoken out against Formenton's signing.