Watson reinstated by NHL/NHLPA Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Program

March 18, 2019

Austin Watson has been returned to available status and has entered the follow-up care phase of the SABH Program.

Watson reinstated by NHL/NHLPA Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Program

PREDATORS’ WATSON REINSTATED BY NHL/NHLPA SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM

NEW YORK/TORONTO (March 18, 2019) – The National Hockey League (NHL) and National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) announced today that Nashville Predators forward Austin Watson has been returned to available status and has entered the follow-up care phase of the Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health (SABH) Program.

Watson’s care continues to be administered pursuant to the NHL/NHLPA SABH Program.

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