Montreal Canadiens forward Zack Kassian has been reinstated to play by the NHL and NHLPA, and will now enter the follow-up stage of their substance abuse program.
Kassian was suspended without pay after being involved in a car crash. He was not the driver.
He was acquired by the Canadiens, along with a fifth-round pick, from the Vancouver Canucks in the off-season in exchange for forward Brandon Prust.
The 24-year-old has yet to play a regular season game for Montreal.
UPDATE:
Montreal has put Kassian on waivers.
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