RIP Derek Boogard

mr. leisure · 05-13-11, 10:29 PM

Rangers forward Derek Boogaard found dead at 28

CBSSports.com wire reports
May 13, 2011
NEW YORK -- New York Rangers enforcer Derek Boogaard has died. He was 28.
The team announced Boogaard's death on Friday night, but gave no details.
"Derek was an extremely kind and caring individual," Rangers president and general manager Glen Sather said. "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."
Boogaard signed a four-year, $6.5 million deal with Rangers in July and appeared in 22 games with them last season. He had a goal and an assist to go with 45 penalty minutes.
One of the most feared fighters in the league, Boogaard missed the last 52 games of the regular season with a concussion and shoulder injury and did not play in the playoffs.
Boogaard began his NHL career with Minnesota and appeared in 255 games with the Wild from 2005-10.
In 277 regular-season games with Minnesota and the Rangers over six seasons, he had three goals and 13 assists and 589 penalty minutes.
The Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, native was Minnesota's seventh-round choice, 202nd overall, in the 2001 draft

RIP DEREK

Rich Boy · 05-13-11, 10:31 PM

Just heard, always remembered the "boogie man" for his massive hits...

Guy was a monster on the ice.

sanchez · 05-13-11, 10:38 PM

That's messed up. First Cherepanov now Boogard, terrible

xraygord · 05-13-11, 10:40 PM

The Boogeyman, Friday the 13th. WTF!!!!!!!!!!!

DennisGreen · 05-13-11, 10:43 PM

Unreal. RIP Boogy. He was in my gym class in grade 12. Guy was a gentle giant with a big heart. Crazy how all these young athletes are dropping dead so young.

FlashinLeather · 05-13-11, 10:50 PM

wow, don't really know what to say, very sad RIP

twelvejewelz · 05-13-11, 11:07 PM

wonder how he died? drugs??

gohabsgo · 05-13-11, 11:09 PM

Originally posted by twelvejewelz

wonder how he died? drugs??

Wouldn't suprise me at all. Steroids or cocaine related.
RIP

xraygord · 05-13-11, 11:10 PM

Originally posted by twelvejewelz

wonder how he died? drugs??

It was Bettman.

Mike Huntertz · 05-13-11, 11:30 PM

Waste

mike-dub · 05-14-11, 12:11 AM

too bad. nhl needs more fighters like he was

Cicima6709 · 05-14-11, 01:05 AM

Wow...completely shocking. No one wanted to fight this guy.

RIP

Really would like to hear the cause of death.

JDUB07 · 05-14-11, 02:13 AM

Yeah man this is sad. I use to have season tickets to the Aeros down here in Houston. The Wild's minor league affiliate. I watched him grow up the ice. He was the best enforcer I've seen in person. I'm interested to see what happened. I really hope it wasn't a drug overdose.

samgurt · 05-14-11, 02:34 AM

definitely one of the best fighters. He ran his own fight camp too

inflames · 05-14-11, 02:47 AM

Rest in peace.

KACK · 05-14-11, 06:05 AM

That sucks... Great fighter but even a greater person to his community

pgall08 · 05-14-11, 06:23 AM

Terrible news. Stunning to say the least

hels · 05-14-11, 08:15 AM

Probably a combo of concussions, roids and living the fast life........ this is really unfortunate and I hope my reasons for his passing are wrong and it was a natural cause. Rest In Peace Boogieman.

azimm11 · 05-14-11, 11:23 AM

I have a feeling they will find that he passed from too many concussions and blows to the head. Nevertheless, his presence will be missed on the ice. RIP Boogie Man