2 NHL players face assault charges following their arrest early Sunday in Manhattan, the New York Post reported.
Sonny Milano of this Columbus Blue Jackets and A.J. Greer of this Colorado Avalanche supposedly assaulted a 28-year-old man in a dispute over a bar bill at 1 Oak, a nightclub in the Chelsea neighborhood, police sources told the paper.
The guy allegedly suffered injuries to his neck and bicep and complained of pain. Authorities were called by him but he did not require medical attention.
Milano, the No. 16 overall selection in the 2014 NHL Draft, has played with only 70 games over four seasons with the Blue Jackets. He is a free agent, late last month and the Jackets made him a qualifying offer.
The 23-year-old Milano, a left wing, is a New York native who has 24 career points (15 goals, nine assists).
Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen issued the following announcement:
“We know about the reports involving Sonny. We are assessing the situation and won’t be commenting further at this moment.”
The Avalanche left wing selected Greer, 22, from the 2015 draft’s second round. In parts of four seasons, he’s appeared in 37 games, including 15 in the 2018-19 season.
He has six career points (one goal, five assists). His career goal came in this season.
–Field Level Media
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