Cale Makar has been named as a prospective witness in the sexual assault trial involving five players from Canada’s 2018 World Junior Championship hockey team, including Dillon Dube and Carter Hart. The trial, taking place in London, Ontario, has drawn significant attention as the players have pleaded not guilty. Makar, who has repeatedly stated he was not present during the incident, has cooperated fully with Hockey Canada’s investigation. The trial is expected to span approximately eight weeks, with Makar's role still unclear.

Alex Formenton, a former Ottawa Senators forward, has initiated a $20.5 million lawsuit against his former agent Wade Arnott and Newport Sports Management, alleging negligence and breach of contract. The lawsuit claims that Formenton lost income for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 NHL seasons due to the alleged misconduct of his representatives.

Formenton, along with four other former junior players, faces sexual assault charges related to an incident in 2018. The lawsuit details how Arnott failed to provide critical advice regarding contract negotiations with the Senators, which ultimately left Formenton ineligible to play in the NHL for the 2022-23 season.

Michael McLeod, a former forward for the New Jersey Devils, has been released from his contract with Barys Astana in the KHL following serious legal issues.

The 26-year-old was charged with sexual assault alongside several former NHL players, leading the Devils to part ways with him after the 2023-24 season.

McLeod's brief stint in the KHL ended just months after signing, and he is now a free agent, although NHL teams are unlikely to pursue him due to the ongoing lawsuit.