How these allegations and lawsuits against the Chicago Blackhawks do not end in massive firings within the organization or extensive penalties against the team would be beyond my comprehension. This is an ongoing story that will not and should not go away quietly for the Blackhawks, the NHL, or the culture of the sport. In a new report from TSN’s Rick Westhead, a former Blackhawks marketing official says that the alleged incident involving two former players and former video coach Brad Aldrich was “an open secret” within the organization. You can read the full report, if you are inclined, in the link above. There is a lot to unpack.