On Wednesday, it was announced St. Louis Blues' forward Zach Dean is entering the Player Assistance Program. The 22-year old will be unavailable to the Blues until he is released from the program.

Dean Enters Player Assistance Program

The Player Assistance Program offers help to players dealing with various issues, including mental health. It offers access to a confidential phone line, counseling, and treatment, ensuring player privacy. Players remain paid while in the program and are only cleared for return when program administrators deem them ready.

Dean and the Blues

Dean joined the Blues in a 2023 trade with the Vegas Golden Knights. The Blues, sellers at that season's trade deadline, traded Ivan Barbashev to Vegas and received Dean in return. Dean was the first-overall pick of th

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