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Capitals' Ethan Bear enters the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program
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
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
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
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...
Blue Jackets rookie C Adam Fantilli expected to miss eight weeks after being cut with a skate
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Columbus Blue Jackets rookie center Adam Fantilli is expected to miss eight weeks after being cut on the left calf with a skate blade in Sunday's game at Seattle. The injury to the 19-year-old Fantilli, announced by the team on Wednesday, is the latest blow...
Columbus forward Patrik Laine enters the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine is entering the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program, the league and union announced Sunday. Laine will be away from the team indefinitely while he receives care from the joint program. Under the terms of the program, he can return to the...