The Swedish NHL goalkeeper wrote on Twitter over the weekend that NHL clubs regularly distribute anti-anxiety medication, benzodiazepines, in connection with travel.
Lehner was clearly taken at a press conference after the meeting, which he describes as great, but adds that the last three days have been tough.
- But also extremely valuable for me, for my career and my life goals, says Lehner and continues:
- It's not easy to do this, but I had a chat with the NHL and (player union) NHLPA yesterday.
I look forward to changes being made to protect a younger generation.
"A big question for me"
30-year-old Lehner, who has been praised for his candor about, among other things, his bipolar diagnosis, wrote a long series of outspoken posts on Twitter this weekend, where he made several accusations and attacks.
He pointed out that his current club does not distribute medicine to players unless it is on the advice of doctors.
But he claims that Buffalo during his time there mismanaged him during an ankle injury.
"I almost died," said Lehner, who has also been critical of Buffalo's refusal to allow long-term injured star Jack Eichel to undergo a new form of surgery for a neck injury.
- I do not want to disturb my team in the hunt for the Stanley Cup, but this is a big issue for me, human life is more important than a trophy for me, says Lehner at the press conference.
"Call for help"
Lehner says he has previously tried to bring about change in the NHL, without success.
After the meeting, he says that he will continue to fight for issues around mental illness, but that he will in future make it more private.
- This weekend was a cry for help to this league, the league I love and which has given me so much, says Lehner.
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This is how Lehner handled alcoholism