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Posted on 02/15/2015 2:04:48 PM PST by massmike
Former NHL defenseman Steve Montador died at age 35, as first reported by TVA’s Renaud Lavoie.
The Mississauga News reports that he was found dead at his home at 2 a.m. on Sunday morning. Police do not suspect foul play.
Montador last performed in the NHL for the Chicago Blackhawks in 2011-12. He played 571 regular season games spread out between the Calgary Flames, Florida Panthers, Buffalo Sabres, Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins and Blackhawks.
Many may remember him most from his time when the Flames, as he appeared in 20 postseason games during Calgary’s memorable run to the 2004 Stanley Cup Final.
He spent the 2013-14 season in the KHL, and spoke with CSNChicago.com about his struggles with depression and concussion symptoms back in March 2013:
“I can see why people have a hard time with a number of different things and being taken away from something they love to do and not sure if you’d ever get back the chance. There’s a lot of uncertainty, a lot of fear, a lot of anxiety and depression that comes with that,” Montador said. “I’ve had a lot of help to work through that and I feel like I’ve taken the right steps.”
(Excerpt) Read more at prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com ...
Seems kind of young.
Suicide?
One NHLer died young and it seemed connected to the use of painkillers. I’m just mentioning this because it is not always an isolated incident though I am sure not saying it was the same problem. Rest In Peace, reading the link, he seemed to be a good guy.
The article reads:
“He spent the 2013-14 season in the KHL, and spoke with CSNChicago.com about his struggles with depression and concussion symptoms back in March 2013:”
RIP
The story comes across a bit similar to Derek Boogard: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derek_Boogaard
Thanks...I was trying to think of his name after reading the original post.
First bankers, now this.
Appears to be. A comment posted at the link says other sources are saying that.
Big bodies and small hearts? Couldn’t take the pressure of supporting such a mass?
Too young to go. RIP.
“He spent the 2013-14 season in the KHL”
Had to look it up. So, KHL is for Canadians what the CFL (Canadian Football League) is for American football players.
RIP.
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What a sad story. Prayers offered for his family and friends.
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RIP, gone too soon.
That’s more like giantism. Zdeno Chara is a huge guy, and he’s in good health.
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