Edmonton Oilers under fire for trying out controversial Virtanen

Edmonton Oilers under fire for trying out controversial Virtanen

September 20, 2022 4:20 pm MST.

Two months after being legally cleared of sexual assault allegations, Jake Virtanen is getting another shot in the NHL. The move by the Edmonton Oilers is being heavily criticized as this is the second time this year that the franchise has brought in a player with a troubling history with women.

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