Nashville Predators forward Michael McCarron has entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program, the league announced Sunday.
“Under the terms of the joint program, McCarron will continue to be paid while receiving treatment,” read a news release. “He will return to the club when cleared for on-ice competition by the program administrators.”
McCarron, 27, has one goal and one assist in 15 games this season. He was on the ice for 13 shifts and 6:55 during Thursday night’s 5-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
A first-round pick by Montreal in 2013, McCarron has 24 points (10 goals, 14 assists) in 141 career games with the Canadiens (2015-18) and Predators.
The NHL/NHLPA player assistance program was created to help players and their families who are going through mental health, substance abuse or other issues.
–Field Level Media