5. Patrick Kane – Alleged Assault
With Chicago hard up for a win in regard to the Bears and the Cubs, the Blackhawks have been a beacon of shining light for sports fans in Illinois. Winning multiple Stanley Cups, the Blackhawks and their players reached superhero status for those looking to root for a winning team in Chicago. However, a black cloud descended on the team once allegations of sexual assault were alleged against the team’s winger, Patrick Kane. Even before all the details emerged in the case, Kane was dropped from EA Sports NHL 16 video game cover and was tried and convicted in the eyes of the public. While the case was ultimately dropped by prosecutors, the damage to Kane’s reputation took a hit that is still in the recovery phase.
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