Flyers GM makes statement following serious allegations regarding prescription drugs from Robin Lehner

Following accusations from Vegas goaltender Robin Lehner that indicated the Philadelphia Flyers gave prescription drugs such as Ambien and benzodiazepines to players without a prescription, Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher has made a statement to media.

"The health and well-being of our players is our top priority, and any care provided to them comes from the team's health care professionals, not the coaching staff. We have no reason to believe any of our players have received improper care," said Fletcher.

In summary, it's a flat-out denial of the accusations Lehner made. Lehner has never played for Philadelphia, but stated Saturday night that he has proof that NHL players were given these drugs without a proper prescription. While he didn't name any players, he did single out the Flyers and called on the team's head coach, Alain Vigneault, to be fired. Early Sunday, Sports journalist Drew Wheeler indicated sources have told him that "Flyers training staff gave Nolan Patrick non-prescribed Ambien and Benzodiazepines to help with his traumatic head injury while not disclosing the medication given to him at the time." Patrick is now a member of the Vegas Golden Knights and a teammate of Lehner's after being traded there over the summer. Patrick has dealt with migraines for a couple of years after suffering the head injury.

The NHL has said it will reach out to Lehner to see if he would like to sit down with league officials and talk about the allegations he's made. As it stands right now, there's no word on whether a discussion has been scheduled.

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