Patrik Laine to receive care from NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program

Patrik Laine will be unavailable to his club for an indefinite period while he receives care from the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.

Patrik Laine to receive care from NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program

NEW YORK/TORONTO (Jan. 28, 2024) The National Hockey League Players’ Association and National Hockey League announced today that forward Patrik Laine of the Columbus Blue Jackets will be unavailable to his Club for an indefinite period while he receives care from the Player Assistance Program of the NHLPA and NHL.

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