Jecho of Blues to enter NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program

The NHL and NHLPA jointly announced that St. Louis Blues forward Adam Jecho will be unavailable to the club for an indefinite period while he receives care through the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. Jecho will be permitted to return to the Blues only when cleared for on-ice competition by the program administrators. No specific timeline for his return was provided.