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Ottawa Senators goalie Linus Ullmark addresses mental health, online rumours in TSN interview
Linus Ullmark took indefinite leave for anxiety and panic attacks, receiving support from the Ottawa Senators and mental health programs amid false social media rumors.
- Speaking in a one-on-one with TSN's Claire Hanna released Tuesday, Linus Ullmark explained anxiety during a Dec. 27 game prompted his ongoing personal leave announced Dec. 28.
- After the Dec. 27 game, Linus Ullmark said anxiety seized him, allowing four goals on 14 shots, and he contacted the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program to arrange his leave.
- Within a day of his absence, false stories spread online; an X account named 'Fred Nolan' posted deleted affair claims, and Steve Staios, Ottawa Senators general manager and president, forcefully denied them in a Jan. 8 statement.
- On Jan. 16, Linus Ullmark returned to practice and recently skated with the Senators but said he isn't ready to play; James Reimer, signed Jan. 12, is starting in net while Ullmark recovers.
- Amid support from teammates and staff, the Senators brought in Ullmark's junior coach Maciej Szwoch, and Ullmark received help from doctors, therapists and Victor Hedman while discussing stigma and wanting to 'feel whole again' after his father's death in 2021.
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Ottawa Senators goalie Linus Ullmark addresses mental health, online rumours in TSN interview
Ottawa Senators goalie Linus Ullmark has spoken publicly for the first time since taking a leave of absence from the game, something that led to online rumours that the hockey club addressed directly.
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