NHL Enforcer Derek Boogaard Dies At Age 28 - Comments

So sad. :( I hate to see this stuff.
It's like Luc Bourdon all over again. :'(

Yeah he did
The autopsy revealed that he OD on alcohol and pain meds that he was on
And at the time that he was taking his meds, he was going to a group that dealt with medication addiction and abuse

I guess he died of alcohol and oxycodone overdose.

Way too young. Tragic.

He was a huge pain in the ass whenever my team played him.
But he was the kind of pain in the ass that you knew meant a lot to the players.
Damn, I hate reading about good hockey players dying so young.
Rest in Peace Boogyman.
You will always be in our giant hearts.

He's the only used to be Minnesota Wild player I knew of xD
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I'm British and have no clue about any of this but nevertheless RIP, it's horrible to have people pass away so suddenly.

i was never a fan of his, but it's so sad to hear this news.
my heart goes out to his friends and family.

I know, I was so sad to hear this, too. Well I'm glad you all showed your love so quickly.

R.I.P, Boo. :(

I never really liked Derek Boogaard because one year he took out half my home town team in a game.

But I'm upset that he died at such a young age, it's really sad when this happens no matter what the person was like and though he may have seemed like a beast on the ice he will obviously be very missed by friends and family.

I heard this via breaking new text the night before last. Sad. =(

I think it was the local station in Minneapolis, WCCO, that said in a article on their website foul play was not expected at first. Or was it the Pionner Press newspaper? *Shrugs.* Can't remember. =\

I can't believe this! From what fellow players said about him, you can tell that he will surely be missed.

I thought it was so sad that he died. My prayers are with his family, friends and teammates in this tough time.