Why was Zach Dean (now cleared to play) in the NHL Assistance Program?

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Jeff Goldblum
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Re: Why was Zach Dean (now cleared to play) in the NHL Assistance Program?

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theograce wrote: 06 Jan 2026 11:57 am People cry over the word fentanyl…when other players have a struggled with this substance and openly talked about it.

I heard it’s a problem in our world
Some girls cry over the word spurt... :cry:
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Re: Why was Zach Dean (now cleared to play) in the NHL Assistance Program?

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Harry York 37 wrote: 05 Jan 2026 21:48 pm I say Dean gets a call up before the season’s done. He has guts, smarts, and was on a mini-tear to close out last season in the AHL.

I would like to see that happen. His success story would help float this team’s boat.

I am still a romantic. I can be stoic as needed, but romance is to be savored; even though it is often chaotic and usually ends up with a broken heart… or two.
hard time seeing this with the current roster crunch.. prolly more likely to end with a good season at the A and crush it at camp next year
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Re: Why was Zach Dean (now cleared to play) in the NHL Assistance Program?

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blackinkbiz wrote: 04 Jan 2026 11:29 am Who's got the goods on why Dean's been getting help?

Drugs, depression, drinking, DUI?
with his injury probably alcohol and pain killers. its an addictive combo
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Re: Why was Zach Dean (now cleared to play) in the NHL Assistance Program?

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theograce wrote: 06 Jan 2026 11:57 am People cry over the word fentanyl…when other players have a struggled with this substance and openly talked about it.

I heard it’s a problem in our world
Are the people in the room with us right now, Beth?

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