Confirmed with Link: Jakub Vrana in Player Assistance program (01.03.23 in GR for conditioning)

[lhsgolf19]

We are with you dude!

 

[Al48]

Wow man. That sucks for him. Hope he gets the help he needs and comes back stronger

 

[Ezekial]

May you get well, brother.

 

[Lazlo Hollyfeld]

Glad he’s getting help.

Be well Jakub

 

[JediOrderPizza]

Hope he gets better, but def a big bummer.

 

[N0cturne]

Never seen this, what is it for? Mental health? Addiction? Regardless wishing the best to Jakob and a speedy recovery!

 

[Lazlo Hollyfeld]

Never seen this, what is it for? Mental health? Addiction? Regardless wishing the best to Jakob and a speedy recovery!

It covers all of the above. Substance abuse, mental health and other problems.

 

[jkutswings]

While not speculating on the specific help Vrana is seeking, I found the following quote from a previous Athletic article about Carey Price:

"The NHL and NHL Players Association started the player assistance program in 1996. The jointly funded program assists players and their families with mental health, substance abuse and other matters. Counselors are available in each NHL city."

Thumbs up for having the courage to ask for help. I wish him success, however long that requires.

 

[Perfect Human]

Part of me wonders if the new coaching staff helped to push him to seek help.

Good luck out there, Jakub! get whatever it is you need

 

[Detroit Knights]

Really sucks. He was primed and ready to have a full season, finally.

Looks like we might have an available spot for berggren after all??

 

[RRhoads]

He will be out for a minimum of 30 days, and until he is cleared by the program.

Best of luck to him, and I hope he gets the help he needs.

 

[lilidk]

It doesn't say for how long, God be with him

 

[Ricelund]

Glad he’s seeking help. The team will miss him.

 

[Barry Amsterdam]

All of Detroit is rooting for ya Vrana. Hope he gets his demons beaten whatever they may be.

 

[RRhoads]

It doesn't say for how long, God be with him

He has to be there for atleast 30 days, and until he is cleared.

I remember this from when Carey Price entered the program.

 

[Scottgaf1]

All of Detroit is rooting for ya Vrana. Hope he gets his demons beaten whatever they may be.

Hope he gets well. Detroit seems to have a rain cloud overhead that wont leave.

 

[Henkka]

Uhh... guy just scored 1+1 at New Jersey with beauty plays and then this.

My god life is weird.

Hope the best for him.

 

[Go Wings]

Get well soon, your health is more important than hockey.

 

[ShanahanMan]

Wonder what it is. Any indication if it’s substance abuse vs mental health?

 

[Hugh Mongusbig]

i figured.
hope he gets things sorted out.

 

[SoupNazi]

Wonder what it is. Any indication if it’s substance abuse vs mental health?

Nothing in the press release, and let's not have baseless speculation, please.

 

[Konnan511]

Detroit loves you Jakub. Glad you sought out help <3

 

[lhsgolf19]

 

[Ezekial]

Never seen this, what is it for? Mental health? Addiction? Regardless wishing the best to Jakob and a speedy recovery!

Could be either, or both.

 

[GreatGordie9]

Could be either, or both.

Get well Jakub and get the help you need no matter what the issues are. We know you will come back stronger and we all miss you.