Acquitted but sidelined: Carter Hart, Cal Foote, Dillon Dube, Alex Formenton and Michael McLeod await NHL decision after Hockey Canada scandal verdict

Five players linked to the 2018 Hockey Canada scandal were acquitted of criminal charges in a Canadian court, yet their NHL return isn't guaranteed. The NHL is reviewing the judge's findings, emphasizing that its conduct policy operates independently of legal outcomes. Commissioner Gary Bettman's decision on reinstatement will significantly impact the players' futures and the league's reputation.

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