Report: Blue Jackets' Milano, Avs' Greer arrested in New York brawl
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sonny Milano and Colorado Avalanche forward A.J. Greer were arrested early Sunday for a brawl over a nightclub bill in New York City, police sources told the New York Post's Tina Moore and Ruth Weissmann.
Milano and Greer were reportedly inside a Manhattan apartment at roughly 6:30 a.m. when they got into a fight with a 28-year-old man. The three were in a dispute over a bill that had been paid an hour prior at Chelsea nightclub 1 Oak, the sources said.
The two players allegedly assaulted the man, who suffered jaw and rib pain and injuries to the neck and bicep. He called the police but refused medical attention. The pair were reportedly arrested and brought back to the 6th Precinct station house, where they were being charged with assault.
The Blue Jackets released a statement on the matter:
COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS STATEMENT
- CBJ Public Relations (@BlueJacketsPR) July 7, 2019
"The Columbus Blue Jackets are aware of the reports involving Sonny Milano. We are reviewing the situation and will not be commenting further at this time."
Milano was the Jackets' first-round pick in 2014, but he hasn't quite panned out yet. In 70 career games, the 23-year-old has 15 goals and nine assists. Greer, 22, was a second-round pick by the Avs in 2015. He's collected six points in 37 contests over three seasons.
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