from Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News,
Alex Biega has seen it happen on several occasions during his six-year NHL career.
The Red Wings defenseman has watched as a teammate had his career end suddenly, usually for injury, but maybe simply getting cut, and not getting another shot at the NHL.
With that mind, Biega has been active in the NHL/NHL Players Association Core Development Program (CDP) since its inception in October 2016.
The CDP aims to help the transition for players to careers after hockey, and life after hockey.