"Good news for Patrik Laine: he is cleared to return from the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program. He is happy to see that he is feeling better.
Laine is still recovering from shoulder surgery. Regarding his future in the NHL, teams interested in acquiring him have been informed that they are free to contact Laine. This is the next step before he and the Blue Jackets decide on what happens next.»
- Elliote Friedman