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#walkthetalkerica would like to thank #robinlehner for fighting in the open and representing everyone who has battled mental illness. #changeisnow #fightintheopen #bipolar
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"I took that first step and it's been life changing for me," Lehner said in his acceptance speech at the NHL Awards show at Mandalay Bay on Wednesday. "Got to keep pushing, end the stigma. I'm not ashamed to say I'm mentally ill, but that doesn't mean I'm mentally weak."
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Later, Lehner told reporters it was "pretty tough" to address the crowd and he was "fighting back tears."
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"Now I'm diagnosed and medicated and I've learned a tremendous amount with how to deal with my issues," Lehner said. "I still have a lot to learn, but it's incredibly manageable and that's why a lot of people need to take that first step."
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The Chicago Blackhawks have signed goaltender Robin Lehner to a one-year deal worth $5M. Lehner, 27, had a career year in 2018-19, going 25-13-5 with a .930 save percentage. He won the Masterton Trophy and was a finalist for the Vezina Trophy. It’s a strange landing spot for Lehner, as Chicago already has Corey Crawford. Thoughts?