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Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program, the league announced Sunday.

Laine will be unavailable indefinitely while receiving care. He can return to on-ice competition after receiving clearance from program administrators.

"Patrik has our complete support, and our sole concern is his well-being," Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen said in a statement. "Out of respect for Patrik, we will have no further comment."

Laine has missed significant time this season with multiple injuries. He has five goals and eight points in 17 games.

The 25-year-old hasn't played since sustaining a broken clavicle on Dec. 14. Head coach Pascal Vincent told reporters Friday that Laine had a setback in his recovery and was sent back to Columbus.

Laine reportedly rejoined teammates in practice two weeks ago and hoped to return to game action before the end of the Blue Jackets' road trip Tuesday.

Kekalainen is apparently willing to listen to trade offers for Laine. He's signed through 2025-26 at a $8.7-million cap hit.

Laine has 204 goals and 388 points in 480 career games between the Winnipeg Jets and Blue Jackets.
 
I honestly don't understand this deal. Lindholm has 9 goals, is a minus eight and all his metrics are just awful. I think he could be useful for them but that's way too much in return in my books.
 
As a Preds fan, it is possible to trade the whole fucking team besides Josi and Forsberg. Nashville is the most mediocre hockey team in the history of the NHL. Never bad enough to get a game changer like Bedard or McDavid, but never good enough to compete for a Stanley Cup. Not where you want to be in the NHL. Blackhawks are about to get Celebrini this year and be set up in a few years.
 
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