NHL goaltender Robin Lehner and his wife have found themselves in hot water after it was reported that the couple allegedly went on a $1.5 million gambling binge shortly after filing for bankruptcy.
According to court documents obtained by Yardbarker, Lehner and his wife filed for bankruptcy in March of this year, citing assets of $15,900 and liabilities of $1.5 million. The couple claimed that they were unable to pay their debts due to a variety of factors, including Lehner’s struggles with mental health and addiction issues.
However, it appears that the Lehners may have been less than truthful in their bankruptcy filing. According to sources close to the couple, shortly after filing for bankruptcy, Lehner and his wife went on a gambling spree, spending over a million dollars at various casinos and online gambling sites.
“It’s really shocking to see someone in Robin’s position making such reckless financial decisions,” said a source close to the couple. “It’s clear that they have some serious issues that need to be addressed.”
Lehner, who currently plays for the Vegas Golden Knights, has been open about his struggles with mental health and addiction in the past. The goaltender has been a vocal advocate for mental health awareness and has spoken openly about his own battles with addiction.
It remains to be seen what consequences Lehner and his wife will face as a result of their alleged gambling binge. The NHL has not yet commented on the situation, but it is likely that the league will launch an investigation into the matter.
In the meantime, Lehner and his wife are reportedly seeking treatment for their gambling addiction and are working to get their finances back on track. It is unclear how the couple’s alleged gambling spree will impact their bankruptcy proceedings, but it is clear that they have a long road ahead of them in order to recover from their financial troubles.