Sutter brothers targeted as more former NHLers come out with stories of abuse

Cancel culture is tearing through the hockey world this week.

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Sutter brothers targeted as more former NHLers come out with stories of abuse

It’s been quite a week in the hockey world. Following the firing of Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock a weight has seemingly been lifted off the team. It’s no secret that Babcock was a “no nonsense” type coach, but a few reports in the days since his firing have shed light on some particularly controversial coaching tactics during his rein as Leafs’ bench boss. Specifically, his treatment of then rookie Mitch Marner and… “The List.” 

Of course, Monday evening’s news of Bill Peters and the subsequent fall out yesterday have only made things more charged. Peters is alleged to have used racist language when dealing with Afro-Canadian player Akim Aliu a decade ago. Other former players who have played under Peters have since come forward with tales of emotional and even physical abuse, as well.

It certainly seems like the hockey world is going through its “Me Too” movement with the amount of people stepping forward to share their experiences. 

One such player who has had no trouble making his feelings heard is former NHLer Daniel Carcillo. Since retiring Carcillo has become an advocate for former players, particularly when it comes to head injuries, CTE and addiction issues. Now, however, Carcillo is coming forward in attempt to expose one of hockey’s truly legendary families: The Sutters.

Carcillo called out brothers Darryl and Brent Sutter specifically for abuse at the NHL level (Darryl) and hazing at the WHL level (Brent).

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Suffice it to say, this is just one side of a very contentious story. Neither Darryl nor Brent Sutter, the NHL, Hockey Canada or the WHL have yet to comment on these allegations. 

Stay tuned. Things are about to get very, very, very interesting.