Florida Panthers forward Micheal Haley will be away from the team while taking part in the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program, the league and the union announced in a joint statement Friday.

"Micheal is a valued part of our team and Panthers family," Panthers general manager Dale Tallon said. "He has our full support as he takes the time he needs to tend to this matter."

Haley hasn't played in a game for the Panthers this season. The 32-year-old, who's in his second campaign with Florida, appeared in 75 contests in 2017-18, chipping in nine points while racking up 212 penalty minutes.

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