Patrik Laine To Receive Care From NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program

The NHL and Columbus Blue Jackets announced today that Patrik Laine has entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.

Per the NHL PR release, Laine "will be unavailable to his Club for an indefinite period while he receives care from the Player Assistance Program of the NHLPA and NHL."

The Statement also says "Under the terms of the joint program, he will return to the Club when cleared for on-ice competition by the program administrators."

GM Jarmo Kekalainen said in a press release "Patrik has our complete support, and our sole concern is his well-being,” Kekalainen also said, “Out of respect for Patrik, we will have no further comment.”

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