Who's got the goods on why Dean's been getting help?
Drugs, depression, drinking, DUI?
Why was Zach Dean (now cleared to play) in the NHL Assistance Program?
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blackinkbiz
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Re: Why was Zach Dean (now cleared to play) in the NHL Assistance Program?
None of us know, and it’ll stay that way unless and until Dean speaks publicly on it, but there’s no reason for him to do so.blackinkbiz wrote: ↑04 Jan 2026 11:29 am Who's got the goods on why Dean's been getting help?
Drugs, depression, drinking, DUI?
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The Average Gatsby
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Re: Why was Zach Dean (now cleared to play) in the NHL Assistance Program?
He missed a bunch of time due to injury last year so I would guess he got addicted to pain killers. It’s a pretty common occurrence with people that have severe injuries.
Re: Why was Zach Dean (now cleared to play) in the NHL Assistance Program?
That's what my money is on. It didn't come from anything that was on public display (Car accident, assault, charges filed, things like that). I wish him the best for sure.The Average Gatsby wrote: ↑04 Jan 2026 13:32 pm He missed a bunch of time due to injury last year so I would guess he got addicted to pain killers. It’s a pretty common occurrence with people that have severe injuries.
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Re: Why was Zach Dean (now cleared to play) in the NHL Assistance Program?
This is the logical guess but the post above is also 100% correct - we won’t know the exact reason unless Dean ever shares the reason why.The Average Gatsby wrote: ↑04 Jan 2026 13:32 pm He missed a bunch of time due to injury last year so I would guess he got addicted to pain killers. It’s a pretty common occurrence with people that have severe injuries.
Re: Why was Zach Dean (now cleared to play) in the NHL Assistance Program?
Fentanyl or alcohol perhaps
Re: Why was Zach Dean (now cleared to play) in the NHL Assistance Program?
why does it matter? mind yer own business
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schwartzwatch
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Re: Why was Zach Dean (now cleared to play) in the NHL Assistance Program?
I know…
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schwartzwatch
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….I know
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schwartzwatch
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Re: Why was Zach Dean (now cleared to play) in the NHL Assistance Program?
It's..not..your..fault...theograce wrote: ↑04 Jan 2026 15:23 pm….I know
Re: Why was Zach Dean (now cleared to play) in the NHL Assistance Program?
schwartzwatch wrote: ↑04 Jan 2026 15:32 pmIt's..not..your..fault...theograce wrote: ↑04 Jan 2026 15:23 pm….I know
Re: Why was Zach Dean (now cleared to play) in the NHL Assistance Program?
I’ll just let myself out. This is awkward.
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schwartzwatch
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Re: Why was Zach Dean (now cleared to play) in the NHL Assistance Program?
I figured you were sharp enough to get here. Stop poking the bear, and be that guy.theograce wrote: ↑04 Jan 2026 15:38 pmschwartzwatch wrote: ↑04 Jan 2026 15:32 pmIt's..not..your..fault...theograce wrote: ↑04 Jan 2026 15:23 pm….I know
Re: Why was Zach Dean (now cleared to play) in the NHL Assistance Program?
What bear what was poked?schwartzwatch wrote: ↑04 Jan 2026 16:03 pmI figured you were sharp enough to get here. Stop poking the bear, and be that guy.theograce wrote: ↑04 Jan 2026 15:38 pmschwartzwatch wrote: ↑04 Jan 2026 15:32 pmIt's..not..your..fault...theograce wrote: ↑04 Jan 2026 15:23 pm….I know