“The NHL and NHLPA have stated that Kuznetsvo is in a drug abuse program. They don’t share much with us other than the fact that our player is in the program. All we have to do is support Kuznetsov and his family. and provide him with the helping hand he so badly needs,” Carbery said, according to Russian Machine Never Breaks.
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On February 5, the NHL announced that Evgeny Kuznetsov was included in the NHL Player Assistance Program. Under this program, the league helps players in the treatment of alcohol or drug addiction, as well as various psychological problems.
Evgeny Kuznetsov played 43 games this season in the NHL and scored 17 (6+11) points using the goal+pass system.
Source: Sport
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