While a member of the Ottawa Senators, Bobby Ryan was enrolled in the NHL's Substance Abuse Program. But last year Ryan retired from the NHL and it unfortunately has been well documented how little the NHL does for retired players battling substance issues.
It's great to see a former player like Sopel, who understands the struggle calling out the NHL and offering the support the league should be. The more players who stand up to they system, the more likely the system is to be repaired.
