The NHL thread

[Mikkel_K]

New York Ranger's prospect Alexei Cherepanov collapsed today during a game in Russia. He died a short time later. Cherepanov was 19 years old. R.I.P.

Ranger prospect Cherepanov collapses on bench

Sad news indeed. R.I.P.

[Mikkel_K]

Not sure if it belongs in this thread, but these things always gets me thinking.

I used to play handball (look it up) as a kid, and coming from a rather small town we were pretty much the same 10-12 boys on the team every year. One day at practice - we must have been around 13-14 - during warm up, one of our players just collapsed. He freaking became blue in the head, and watching a good friend like that is easily the scariest thing I have ever experienced. 10-12 years later and I can still see that face. He didn't make it to the hospital. They found out afterwards that he had been born with a certain heart condition, but some things just go unnoticed until it's too late, I guess.

Anyway, my heart is with Cherepanov's family right now.

[CFH]

Not sure if it belongs in this thread, but these things always gets me thinking.

I used to play handball (look it up) as a kid, and coming from a rather small town we were pretty much the same 10-12 boys on the team every year. One day at practice - we must have been around 13-14 - during warm up, one of our players just collapsed. He freaking became blue in the head, and watching a good friend like that is easily the scariest thing I have ever experienced. 10-12 years later and I can still see that face. He didn't make it to the hospital. They found out afterwards that he had been born with a certain heart condition, but some things just go unnoticed until it's too late, I guess.

Anyway, my heart is with Cherepanov's family right now.

I've read some unconfirmed reports that he was struck in the chest in an accidental collision with his teammate (former NHL star Jaromir Jagr), they say that Jagr caught him with an elbow to the chest, but they're all from Russian sources and thus unsubstanciated.

[Mikkel_K]

I've read some unconfirmed reports that he was struck in the chest in an accidental collision with his teammate (former NHL star Jaromir Jagr), they say that Jagr caught him with an elbow to the chest, but they're all from Russian sources and thus unsubstanciated.

Considering the pain this must inflict on Jagr, I really hope this is not true.

[TheChosenOne]

the ottawa senators is my
team

[CFH]

the ottawa senators is my
team

IMO you guys should pick up Khabibulin if possible.

[killersheep]

Alright which one of you signed up? I know CFH and I are in the fantasy league, I sent out 3 other invites and got one response. I need one more person to play.

[wesrman]

Alright which one of you signed up? I know CFH and I are in the fantasy league, I sent out 3 other invites and got one response. I need one more person to play.

When is the draft I work afternoons Mon-Fri and im usually not around much on weekends so i dont think i can play.

[TheChosenOne]

the ottawa senators is my
team

IMO you guys should pick up Khabibulin if possible.

yeah we kneed a goalie real bad if we had a good one we would be a sure winner for the cup

[CFH]

the ottawa senators is my
team

IMO you guys should pick up Khabibulin if possible.

yeah we kneed a goalie real bad if we had a good one we would be a sure winner for the cup

All my team needs is offense. Though if Sundin actually signs in Van, which he won't, that problem will be solved.