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NHL player Derek Boogaard dead at 28

  • End of Line
    The New York Rangers are very saddened to announce the passing of Derek Boogaard.

    "Derek was an extremely kind and caring individual," said New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather. "He was a very thoughtful person, who will be dearly missed by all those who knew him. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and teammates during this difficult time."
    http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=562783&navid=mod-rr-headlines
  • gerb131
    I can't help but think the worst....I hope I'm dead wrong though.
    RIP
  • thavoice
    Did ESPN immediately say "this opens up some playing time for......."
  • gerb131
    thavoice;768147 wrote:Did ESPN immediately say "this opens up some playing time for......."

    LOL
  • End of Line
    He hasn't played since december when he suffered a concussion. I hope it's not concussion related.
  • thavoice
    The_Crosby_Show;768158 wrote:He hasn't played since december when he suffered a concussion. I hope it's not concussion related.
    Agreed, If it is concussion related that could send ripples through the league with new rules and regulations, and you know when that happens they typically go a little overboard
  • Sonofanump
    Speculation is going to either be concussion or suicide until they come out with the report.
  • gorocks99
    Damn, the Boogeyman. He was really big brawler out there. Sad news for sure.
  • Laley23
    thavoice;768164 wrote:Agreed, If it is concussion related that could send ripples through the league with new rules and regulations, and you know when that happens they typically go a little overboard

    Not just the NHL. Every league will be on high alert and start cracking down.
  • Sykotyk
    And even if it were suicide, somebody will blame brain trauma as the reason for it.

    I hope for all involved, it was some sort of genetic defect or rare condition that wasn't caught. If it was any physical action, it hurts him, his family, other players, league, fans, etc.
  • Gardens35
    5-15-11

    http://www.cnn.com/2011/SPORT/05/15/minnesota.ny.ranger.death/index.html?hpt=T2
  • GoPens
    Coroner's report says Boogaard died from a combo of alcohol and oxycodone.

    http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/H/HKN_BOOGAARD_DEATH?SITE=PAPIT&SECTION=SPORTS&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
  • gerb131
    GoPens;775375 wrote:Coroner's report says Boogaard died from a combo of alcohol and oxycodone.

    http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/H/HKN_BOOGAARD_DEATH?SITE=PAPIT&SECTION=SPORTS&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

    My worst fears.