The Blue Jackets refused to comment Tuesday on a report by The Athletic that Brandon Dubinsky was sent back to Columbus "to deal with ongoing personal issues that have hampered his season and could threaten his career."

According to the Columbus Dispatch, Dubinsky didn’t practice Tuesday in Las Vegas because of a “maintenance day.” Before Tuesday night's game, the team announced that he wouldn’t travel to Arizona because of a scheduled doctor’s visit.

Dubinsky, 31, has been sidelined since Dec. 12 after suffering a broken orbital bone in a fight during a game against the Oilers.

However, The Athletic, citing unidentified sources, alluded to something that may have happened during the Blue Jackets' four-day stay in Las Vegas that triggered the decision to send Dubinsky back to Columbus, though the report noted, "The Las Vegas Police Department did not have a police report involving Dubinsky's name."

His agent, Kurt Overhardt, denied to The Athletic that the move was disciplinary, adding that the 12-year veteran's career is not threatened by off-ice issues or actions.

“He was sent home for medical diagnosis,” Overhardt said. “He's had several injuries this season. The club and my client decided that this was best."

Blue Jackets assistant GM Bill Zito wouldn't comment to the Dispatch on Dubinsky’s situation when approached after Tuesday’s 6-3 loss to the Golden Knights.

According to the Dispatch, Dubinsky was thought to be close to returning to the lineup from the eye injury, but now his return is unclear.

Earlier this season, coach John Tortorella stripped Dubinsky of his position as an alternative captain and replaced him with Jack Johnson.