This has the makings of something that really requires proper handling, empathy and an appropriate timeline for what is now going into 2023. I don't know if this is considered precedent setting or just something that the Flames or the NHL may not have dealt with before but it's definitely different.
I am not a NHL CBA guy but safe to assume that it's reasonable to think it may not be a physical or mental health or else he would be on LTIR. If you physically can't do the job than LTIR is designed to have teams with cap flexibility.
If he was involved in the NHL player assistance program for whatever assistance he may be needing, that is usually disclosed with the player privacy being respected.
There are rules and processes/procedures to follow in business and in pro sports so you don't have things going off the rails with people doing whatever they want and having an affect on other teams and the league as a whole.
As I said earlier, something regarding this has the hallmark of being something rather unique. Doubtful it's mental, physical, criminal etc.
Either way I wish him well
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