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BREAKING: Washington Capitals forward takes indefinite leave
In a world full of news to begin the week, overshadowed by the press conference regarding the 2018 WJC investigaton, regarded by London Police, there was breaking news around the NHL, more specifically the Penguins rivals, the Washington Capitals and one of their forwards.
Kuznetsov granted leave
It was announced that Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov has seeked help via the NHL player assistence program earlier this afternoon as posted via the NHL social media.
The National Hockey League and National Hockey League Players' Association announced today that forward Evgeny Kuznetsov of the Washington Capitals 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.
Under the terms of the joint program, he will return to the Club when cleared for on-ice competition by the program administrators.
We wish nothing but the best and are proud of his courage for coming and seek help with whatever he may be dealing with.
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