If you’re not already subscribed to The Athletic, this story is just another reason to do so. In a beautifully written article, New York Islanders goalie, Robin Lehner, spoke about his struggles with depression and addiction.
He goes into great detail about the day he needed to make a change, March 29, 2018. After a tough night out the day before, Lehner suffered a full-blown panic attack at the game. It was the start of his realization of his issues.
With speaking with NHL.com after the article came out, Lehner discussed how much support he had from Lou Lamoriello and Barry Trotz.