"And there's been a lot going on for a long time. I would say dating back to, ever since the trade, and a lot of things have been positive as well throughout the years or these times. But a lot of the things that I had gone through or worried about hasn't really been dealt with in the right way."
"I felt like I lost myself. I didn't know who I was at the time and I didn't know why I am having. ... I don't know why I'm even playing hockey. What is it that drives me? What is it that makes hockey fun? All these things, it's just ripped up into a paper ball and tossed out the window or in the trash can. You lose everything, or I lost everything."
Linus Ullmark, who played three seasons in Boston before being traded to Ottawa in June 2024, has not played since Dec. 27. He stepped away primarily due to mental health struggles that began after the trade and included anxiety and panic during a Dec. 27 game against the Maple Leafs. Ullmark said he felt he lost his identity, questioned why he played hockey, and lost enjoyment and motivation. After being pulled from the Dec. 27 game he contacted a health professional through the NHL player assistance program and took a personal leave. He said many worries were not dealt with properly and that false rumors circulated about his leave.
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