Claude Lapointe

[Rex88]

Where is he now and when will he be back?

[blah]

It'd be nice if he came back soon w/ the Primeau injury.

Is Sharp coming back up?

[Flyers26]

LaPointe is in rehab for depression. I wouldn't expect him back anytime soon, especially given Clarkie's recent track record, when somehow is ill...

[54fightin]

Originally Posted by blah

It'd be nice if he came back soon w/ the Primeau injury.
Is Sharp coming back up?

I did not hear anything about an injury and he looked fine at the end of the Blues game.

[Rex88]

Originally Posted by Flyers26

LaPointe is in rehab for depression. I wouldn't expect him back anytime soon, especially given Clarkie's recent track record, when somehow is ill...

Why not expect him back?
When adults suffer from depression they generally respond to meds and therapy well, often seeing improvement in 3-4 weeks. Are you sure he is in "rehab" have you seen any articles? Adults are not kept in rehab or hospitals long term unless they are suicidal/homocidal or psychotic.
Get him some help and hope he can come back.

[blah]

Originally Posted by 54fightin

I did not hear anything about an injury and he looked fine at the end of the Blues game.

Happened in the Panthers game.

[swflyers8*]

Originally Posted by Flyers26

LaPointe is in rehab for depression. I wouldn't expect him back anytime soon, especially given Clarkie's recent track record, when somehow is ill...

You don't go into rehab for depression. You get set up with a psychiatrist and maybe a therapist if need be. Depending on how bad Claude is, they have try to find the right medicine for him and find out what is the cause of his depression. Also, meds take about 4-6 weeks to kick in.

[MojoJojo]

My father in law asked Steve Coates about Lapointe, and he said it was a similar situation to Brett Favre, which strongly hints at addiction to prescription medication. Just a rumour, but it makes a little more sense.

[Flyers26]

Originally Posted by Rex88

Why not expect him back?
When adults suffer from depression they generally respond to meds and therapy well, often seeing improvement in 3-4 weeks. Are you sure he is in "rehab" have you seen any articles? Adults are not kept in rehab or hospitals long term unless they are suicidal/homocidal or psychotic.
Get him some help and hope he can come back.

Knowing Clarke's past history, he'll be gone. Clarkie won't want "problems" to hang around.

Claude Lapointe returned to the practice facility yesterday (monday) after completing in-patient treatment but gave no timetable for return according to the Daily News