Patrik Laine Speaks Out Against Podcast Joking about Mental Health Concerns

A few weeks ago, Patrik Laine of the Columbus Blue Jackets announced that he is stepping away from the game and entering the NHL's player assistance program. It shows just how brave people are when they decide to seek help. In a podcast called "BNB Round Table" the member Zach poked fun regarding Laine's mental health, something that should not be a topic to be made fun of but instead he should've been talked positively for coming out and seeking help.

Laine calls out the podcast for poking fun of his mental health

On social media, particularly "X", Laine called them out.






The joke, specifically, can be found on Laine's X. But they refer to him contemplating «Remington Retirement» which is a referral to s**cide.

It's never write to make fun of someone who is trying to better himself, in fact it contradicts everything about what Laine is trying to do and can be a reason Laine may feel insecure and have troubles even more with his mental health.

We hope the host of the podcast thinks about his actions and decides to refrain from that type of behaviour in the future.