The Dallas Stars have announced that Denis Gurianov has been granted an indefinite leave of absence from the team due to family reasons. No further comment is expected to be made, and no timeline for his return has been suggested.
Gurianov, 25, last played for the Stars on Saturday and was listed as a scratch on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Through 25 games this season, the big Russian forward has five points and is averaging just under 13 minutes a night.
Hopefully, whatever it is taking Gurianov away from the team is resolved and he can return to hockey soon.