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Forward Dillon Dube of the Calgary Flames has made the tough choice to put his mental health first and take an indefinite leave of absence from the team.
The team made this announcement on Sunday and added that Dube would not be playing in the next game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
The Flames issued a statement in which they endorsed Dube’s choice and asked everyone to respect his privacy during this trying time.
The Flames have stated that the 25-year-old forward is receiving medical attention from specialists while he concentrates on his mental health.
Why won’t Dillon Dube be playing for the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight? The current information regarding the Flames star’s leave of absence
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Why won’t Dillon Dube be playing for the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight? The current information regarding the Flames star’s leave of absence
Written by Aditi Bhilasha
updated on January 25, 2024 at 13:48
Forward Dillon Dube of the Calgary Flames has made the tough choice to put his mental health first and take an indefinite leave of absence from the team. The team made this announcement on Sunday and added that Dube would not be playing in the next game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
The squad stated: “Dillon Dube has been granted an indefinite leave of absence from the team while he attends to his mental health, Dillon is under the care of health professionals, and we request that Dillon’s privacy is respected during this period.”
Throughout his six-year career, Dube has been a vital member of the Flames.
He was chosen in the second round of the 2016 NHL draft. Considering his regular presence on the ice, his absence from the starting lineup is noteworthy. Dube has played in 43 games this season, tallying three goals and four assists.
On the ice, Dube’s absence is definitely felt, but the Flames management and supporters are hoping for a speedy recovery.
A brief overview of Dillon Dube’s NHL tenure
After being taken in the first round of the 2013 WHL Bantam draft, Dillon Dube’s hockey career officially began. After beginning with the Kelowna Rockets, he attracted the attention of the Calgary Flames and signed an entry-level three-year contract with them in March 2017.
