Latest Patrik Laine News

Capitals' Ethan Bear enters the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program

Mar. 27, 2024 18:54 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Capitals defenseman Ethan Bear has entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program. Bear will be away from the team indefinitely while he receives care. The league and union, which jointly run the program, made the announcement Wednesday. ...

Nichushkin cleared to practice with Avalanche after getting care from the player assistance program

Feb. 26, 2024 18:04 PM EST

DENVER (AP) — Valeri Nichushkin resumed practicing with the Colorado Avalanche on Monday after receiving care from the player assistance program. The NHL and NHL Players’ Association announced that Nichushkin entered the follow-up care phase after being away from the team since...

Patrik Laine and his agency criticize a remark about suicide made about him on a podcast

Feb. 13, 2024 19:23 PM EST

Patrik Laine and his agency criticized an insensitive comment about suicide made on a podcast Monday in reference to the Columbus Blue Jackets forward, who is currently receiving care from the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program. Octagon Hockey, in a statement posted to social media...

Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov enters the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program

Feb. 06, 2024 12:10 PM EST

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov has entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program, and the team is now preparing for the stretch run of the season without him. Kuznetsov will be away from the team indefinitely while he receives care. Under the...