Mar 7, 2018; Buffalo, NY, USA; Buffalo Sabres goaltender Robin Lehner (40) looks for the puck during the second period against the Calgary Flames at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Former Buffalo Sabres goalie, Robin Lehner, continues to do so much more than save pucks; he is also saving lives by bringing awareness to mental illness, particularly bipolar disorder. Robin is not seeking attention but opening the eyes of many to the struggles faced by athletes and many non-athletes alike dealing with mental health concerns.
When Marc Andre Fleury was traded recently from the Vegas Golden Knights (Robin’s current team) to the Chicago Blackhawks, Lehner faced ridicule on social media that his “erratic” behavior led to Fleury’s departure, which is frankly ridiculous.