Zach Dean, St. Louis Blues prospect, has entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program for an indefinite period, with a return contingent on program clearance. Dean, 22, was Vegas' 30th overall pick in 2021, traded to St. Louis in 2023, and has 9 NHL games (23-24) plus 60 AHL games with Springfield (10 goals, 8 assists). He helped Canada win gold at the 2023 World Junior Championship.