Man.  This is the big tIme for him to grab that brass ring and now this.  I wish him the best but the timing sucks.

Sorry to hear this news. I guess well get the details in due time. 

In the first two games, Vrana seemeed to have kind of a "wild eyed" look on his face when he came off the ice. Hopefully he gets the help he needs.

So here's Zadina's big chance. But he's going to have to do better than he did on Monday because he didn't look "composed" out there at all. Thank the stars Soderblom has stepped up and carved out a spot for himself.

Now the question is, will they bring Veleno back up or let him hone his skills in GR? Or maybe this is the time to give Berggren a shot at playing on the second line. Interesting development.

That's a gut punch.... Don't care what he's in for, what matters is that he's made the decision to get help. Hope he gets it and comes back better. 

Now?!

I am proud of him for entering the program and really hope he gets the help he needs. The wings depth is turning out to be critical The idea of how incredible he can be with the monkey off his back (whatever the monkey may be) is intriguing. But I know the team will be ok with the new lineup. And when we get him back it will be like a huge pickup. But first and foremost I really hope he gets the help he needs!

Well I hope the best for him and that he is able to return to the NHL, he surely can play. Now missing Bert, Vrana and Fabbri who all can put the puck in the net.

Wow. What a bummer. Hopefully he can get through his situation without to many pitfalls. Prayers for the young man.

I wonder if the Wings call up Jonatan Berggren. Being down Lil' Bert and Vrana, it seems logical.

From the Hockey News:

Vrana's case is somewhat different, as the NHL says he was placed in the program rather than entering voluntarily. But all hockey fans can hope for is that Vrana finds the help he needs in order to live a healthy and fulfilling life both on and off the ice

It could be anything. I wish him only the best and hope we get him back when hes ready. It doesnt matter what your job is or how much you makewere all still human. Hopeful for him. 

Certainly strange, but hoping for the best for him.

Yep. Just wishing him the best as a person, first and foremost. We all know how electric a game-breaker he can be on the ice. I was hoping having a couple Czechs (three) in the lineup might offer even more assurance and support which might elevate all of their games. And I know many of us were hoping Vrana might be good for Zadinas confidence offensively. Ironically Zs opportunity is now perhaps enhanced by whats hopefully only a relatively brief absence. But you never know whats going on in someones life, no matter how successful and talented they are on the surface. And signing a few quality forwards is looking even smarter in the meantime. 

My issue is "entering voluntarily" vs "has been placed in.

"Via testing if a player is found to have a dangerously high level of a narcotic or cannabinoid, he is subject to mandatory assessment by doctors working for the NHL and NHLPAs Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Program. Those doctors could decide to refer him to mandatory substance-abuse treatment. The assessment and referral arent meant to be disciplinary procedures, but they are mandatory."

So it could be something minor....But coming originally from the Washington Capitals gotta wonder if cocaine was the issue

Did the Wings call up a bunch of players with Bert and now Vrana out?   Sat down for a Griffins game last night hoping to see Simon, Berg, even Giavani, and they were not dressed, forwards ok, but Simon was odd, anyone know?