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Blues Prospect Dean Cleared to Return by NHL, NHLPA Player Assistance Program

  • Zach Dean has been cleared to return to the St. Louis Blues after participating in the NHL and NHL Players' Association's Player Assistance Program, as announced by the club on Thursday.
  • Dean will report to the American Hockey League’s Springfield Thunderbirds on Friday, according to the Blues.
  • He entered the player assistance program in September for undisclosed reasons, providing support for mental health issues.
  • Dean was drafted by Vegas in the first round, 30th overall, of the 2021 NHL draft, and was traded to the Blues in February 2023.
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Blues prospect Dean cleared to return by NHL, NHLPA player assistance program

ST LOUIS — St. Louis Blues prospect Zach Dean has been cleared to return to the team after spending time in the NHL and NHL Players' Association's Player Assistance Program, the club announced Thursday. The Blues said Dean will report to the American Hockey League's Springfield Thunderbirds on Friday. Dean was admitted into the player assistance program, which provides confidential support and treatment for players and their families dealing wit…

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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
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