More on the pro hockey player named Joe in the Epstein files

Recent reports in late January and early February 2026 have brought renewed attention to the Jeffrey Epstein document releases. Among the emails from 2011, one reference to a “pro hockey player named Joe” caught the eye of social media sleuths, leading to widespread online speculation. Early theories quickly ruled out well-known players like Joe Thornton or Joe Sakic.

In the days following, discussions on Reddit and other platforms have pointed toward Joe Rullier, a former minor league hockey player, as the possible person mentioned. It’s important to note, however, that the appearance of a name in these files does NOT imply wrongdoing or awareness of Epstein’s crimes.

The documents contain a broad spectrum of names, from celebrities to athletes and politicians, often included through casual correspondence, contact lists, or travel logs. NFL team owner Steve Tisch, for example, was also mentioned in the same release, illustrating the wide-ranging nature of the documents.

Experts and commentators stress caution: being listed in these emails is not evidence of participation in illegal activity.

As the story develops, social media speculation is likely to continue. For now, the takeaway is straightforward: the mention of “Joe” remains a minor note within a much larger document release, and no allegations have been substantiated against any individual.