00:00 – NHL’s Spencer Stastney Opens Up: Anxiety, Depression & the Brink of Retirement
02:31 – Predators’ Spencer Stastney Opens Up: Mental Health Struggles & Near Retirement | NHL Story
1. NHL’s Spencer Stastney Opens Up: Anxiety, Depression & the Brink of Retirement
Nashville Predators defenseman Spencer Stastney shares his heartfelt story of battling anxiety and depression.
In a candid interview with 32 Thoughts, Stastney reveals:
– His struggles with mental health that nearly led to retirement after the 2023-24 season
– The personal reasons behind his late return to training camp last year
– How the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance program helped him overcome his challenges
– His remarkable comeback with the Milwaukee Admirals and the Predators
Watch to learn more about Stastney’s journey and the importance of mental health support in sports.
**Key Topics:**
– Spencer Stastney Interview
– NHL Mental Health
– Nashville Predators
– 32 Thoughts Podcast
– Hockey Comeback Stories
2. Predators’ Spencer Stastney Opens Up: Mental Health Struggles & Near Retirement | NHL Story
Nashville Predators defenseman Spencer Stastney shares his powerful story about battling anxiety and depression that nearly led him to retire before the 2024-25 NHL season.
In this video, we cover Stastney’s journey from his early success in the AHL and NHL, his participation in the NHLPA Player Assistance Program, and how therapy helped him rediscover his passion for hockey. Learn about the Predators’ strong commitment to player mental health and how players like Brian McGrattan and Jordin Tootoo also overcame mental health challenges with the team’s support.
Keywords: Spencer Stastney, Nashville Predators, NHL mental health, Player Assistance Program, NHLPA, anxiety in sports, depression in athletes, NHL roster, professional hockey challenges, mental health awareness in hockey.
