Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine has entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, as confirmed by multiple sources including team and league announcements. Laine will be away from the team for an undetermined period as he receives the necessary care, with the league, Blue Jackets, NHL, and NHLPA announcing that he will be out indefinitely. The Athletic is set to publish a story on the matter, and Blue Jackets coach Pascal Vincent, as well as defenseman Erik Gudbranson, have provided comments on the situation.
"We’re just human beings at the end of the day, and sometimes guys need that program." This is now updated with comments from #CBJ coach Pascal Vincent and D Erik Gudbranson -> https://t.co/pzKPYQl6mV
Here are the lines/pairings for tonight’s #SEAKraken game against Columbus. Joey Daccord will indeed start in goal for the 19th time in his team’s last 21 games. #NHL https://t.co/oi1WKyi85h
The Athletic: Blue Jackets' Patrik Laine entering NHL / NHLPA player assistance program UPDATES with social media post from Laine and comments from #CBJ coach Pascal Vincent before tonight's game in Seattle https://t.co/xqe0edLnDE
#CBJ starters: Texier-Kuraly-Danforth Provorov-Severson Tarasov Scratches: F Olivier, F Roslovic, D Blankenburg Joey Daccord in the #SeaKraken net.
#CBJ coach Pascal Vincent addressed Patrik Laine's entering the NHL / NHLPA player assistance program: https://t.co/Oan0OKyicp
Everything is the same as last night for #CBJ except Bemstrom skating in Roslovic's spot at RW on the second line and Tarasov in net. #SeaKraken
It’s Seattle Kraken kid’s night at Climate Pledge Arena… what can I say? I’m a big kid at heart. #SeaKraken https://t.co/UGV6fYTadc
Patrik Laine shares statement after news breaks that he’s entered the NHL’s player assistance program https://t.co/cr8R6ew4vc
Blue Jackets’ Patrik Laine entering NHL/NHLPA player assistance program, out indefinitely ⤵️ https://t.co/xPRPEDHrgq
Patrik Laine enters NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program ... that was yesterday's "setback" that sent him home from the trip. #CBJ https://t.co/GOf1pNP3Qf via @DispatchAlerts
Patrik Laine has entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program and will be out indefinitely while receiving treatment: https://t.co/4fyhluxPHw
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine will receive care from the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistant Program and will be unavailable to his team for an indefinite period, the league announced Sunday: https://t.co/4tRjkcwBVR
Blue Jackets F Patrik Laine has entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program and will be away from the club for an undetermined amount of time, the league announced. Details, from @aportzline ⤵️ https://t.co/UgazEDLjan
Blue Jakets F Patrik Laine has entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program and will be away from the club for an undetermined amount of time, the league announced. Details, from @aportzline ⤵️ https://t.co/UgazEDLjan
BREAKING: Patrik Laine has entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program today, per multiple sources. #CBJ
Wishing Patrik Laine all the best and hoping he gets the help that he needs. https://t.co/k1QS5Ytgmy
RELEASE: Blue Jackets F Patrik Laine has entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. #CBJ https://t.co/I7aeXIaEad
#CBJ forward Patrik Laine has entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. https://t.co/I7aeXIbbZL
#CBJ NEWS: Patrik Laine has entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, the Blue Jackets, NHL and NHLPA announced today. https://t.co/eMWwMrye5A
#NHL now making the Patrik Laine news official: https://t.co/kzJpSw87lC
Patrik Laine has entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program and will be away from the #CBJ for an indefinite period while receiving treatment.
Patrik Laine (@BlueJacketsNHL) to receive care from the Player Assistance Program of the @NHL and @NHLPA. More details: https://t.co/bBve3LrhPI https://t.co/QCknrMHIlO
#CBJ forward Patrik Laine has entered the NHL / NHLPA player-assistance program and will be away from the club for an undetermined amount of time, The Athletic has learned. Story posting soon.