It was about two months since Columbus Blue Jackets star forward Patrik Laine mysteriously entered the NHL's Player Assistance program to help himself. For the first time since his departure, the team has finally given an update regarding Patrik Laine's status and future in the NHL.
Unfortunately despite everyone's hopes of Laine returning on the ice, it was announced by a Blue Jackets reporter that the Finnish player will not return to the Blue Jackets in the 2023-24 NHL season.