Derek Boogaard found dead

[freestyla 0]

Terrible news, RIP.

russostrib

Awful news: Derek Boogaard was found dead today in his Minneapolis apartment by members of his family. He was 28.

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://rangers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=562775

[EBondo 233]

Wow, this is unbelievable. Only 28 years old, but I wonder how much head trauma had to do with this. Rest in peace indeed, wow.

[flaming_june 2]

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This is just insane...

So young.

[Gefiltefish 9]

Wow. So sad. Shocking.

[crazyhick 19]

That's just crazy.

[shawn o 0]

Yes, found dead at his apt here in Minneapolis today.

No details are being given. Either they don't know the cause yet or they aren't saying out of respect to the family.

[Grinder 2]

Thoughts and prayers to the family. Rest In Peace, Boogeyman.

[bigdmac 12]

28 is way too young. RIP Big Guy

[JTully317 11]

R.I.P. to the Boogeyman...you'll be the sport of hockey will miss you. Way to young to go.

[burrn 0]

WTF...RIP boogey.

How unfair.

[Travimo 0]

RIP, so sad to hear. He was still so young...

Never had the pleasure of meeting him, but it sounds like he was a great guy off the ice.

[Chadd 916]

Yes, found dead at his apt here in Minneapolis today.

No details are being given. Either they don't know the cause yet or they aren't saying out of respect to the family.

There will be an autopsy and the cause will come out in a few days/weeks.

That said, shocking to see someone so young and fit die.

[flaming_june 2]

I just hope it's not a suicide.

[t6lock 24]

That is ................ unbelievable

Take care Boogeyman

[CaptainFantastik 0]

Rest in peace Derek Boogaard.

Of course, effects from head trauma are the first thing that come to mind nowadays. But i'll wait and see.

[AIREAYE 248]

I just hope it's not a suicide.

me too... reminds me of Theo Fleury as in I also hope it's neither drugs nor alcohol.

[TeamHonda401 54]

SportsCenter was live up till 1:00 am central time last night, and they didn't say one word about Boogaard the whole time. They give the high school bb player a month of coverage, but not even a 10 second clip before a commercial break for a hockey player.

[CaptainFantastik 0]

That's an example of why i'm glad the NHL is not back on ESPN. I hope it never is.

[AIREAYE 248]

SportsCenter was live up till 1:00 am central time last night, and they didn't say one word about Boogaard the whole time. They give the high school bb player a month of coverage, but not even a 10 second clip before a commercial break for a hockey player.

Maybe they didn't find out? or Maybe they wanted to get some solid facts straight instead of broadcasting immediately? There are a lot of factors to consider

[Bravada 442 0]

If someone in MLB, NFL or NBA dies in the offseason they'd at least mention the passing. They didn't have to speculate on it.

[TeamHonda401 54]

Maybe they didn't find out? or Maybe they wanted to get some solid facts straight instead of broadcasting immediately? There are a lot of factors to consider

The New York Times had something on their website at 10:30 last night that at least said he passed away and that his family found him in his apt. SC had the Harmon Killebrew cancer story covered within 5 minutes of his announcement that he wasn't going to fight his cancer anymore. There is no way they didn't know that Boogaard had died if the NY times had at least announced it.

[WSjo22 1]

Neil Everett did a quick piece like you would expect them to do in a situation with no clear facts, I saw this last night

[shawn o 0]

Found by both his brothers at 6:10pm Friday night. Police responded to 911 call of person not breathing and unconscious.

Autopsy being done today but Toxicology will take at least a couple weeks....

http://www.startribune.com/sports/wild/121813554.html?page=1&c=y

[nalindabenderz917 1]

RIP Boogey

One of my favorite players. God bless him

[EBondo 233]

Things may be starting to take shape, somewhat. Larry Brooks just tweeted this...

Post has learned that Derek Boogaard was receiving counseling through NHL/NHLPA Behavorial Health/Substance Abuse Program at time of death.

Seems like this could be drug/alcohol related, or possibly a suicide...