alt obits guy 3,371 Posted December 3, 2019 On 25/09/2019 at 18:04, Banana said: Hall of Famer Guy Lafleur is undergoing quad bypass surgery tomorrow Guy Lafleur undergoes additional surgery. https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/28213172/canadiens-great-guy-lafleur-additional-surgery 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skinny kiltrunner 553 Posted December 3, 2019 29 minutes ago, alt obits guy said: Guy Lafleur undergoes additional surgery. https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/28213172/canadiens-great-guy-lafleur-additional-surgery Hate to say it, but this is most likely lung cancer, at least stage 2. Lafleur was known as a heavy smoker, even having a cigarette between periods. Being treated aggressively, obviously, so hope for the best. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banana 859 Posted December 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Skinny kiltrunner said: Hate to say it, but this is most likely lung cancer, at least stage 2. Lafleur was known as a heavy smoker, even having a cigarette between periods. Being treated aggressively, obviously, so hope for the best. It is https://montreal.citynews.ca/video/2019/12/01/habs-legend-guy-lafleur-has-cancer-removed/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JiroemonKimura 95 Posted December 11, 2019 Canadiens player Guy Lapointe, not to be confused with the aforementioned Guy Lafleur, has oral cancer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CastAway 488 Posted December 12, 2019 14 hours ago, JiroemonKimura said: Canadiens player Guy Lapointe, not to be confused with the aforementioned Guy Lafleur, has oral cancer. Apparently located at a point on the tongue that makes it very easily treatable (well, for cancer), so probably not a good idea to include him in any lists for next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banana 859 Posted December 14, 2019 Philadelphia Flyers forward Oskar Lindblom diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma https://nhl.nbcsports.com/2019/12/13/flyers-oskar-lindblom-diagnosed-with-ewings-sarcoma/amp/#click=https://t.co/n4Q0hU0WOF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Etushispushingupdaisies 136 Posted December 14, 2019 12 hours ago, Banana said: Philadelphia Flyers forward Oskar Lindblom diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma https://nhl.nbcsports.com/2019/12/13/flyers-oskar-lindblom-diagnosed-with-ewings-sarcoma/amp/#click=https://t.co/n4Q0hU0WOF You've beat me to it. I'll have to edit my teams everywhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted December 16, 2019 Vladimir Tsyplakov, who played more than 300 NHL games in the mid-to-late 1990s, has died. He was 50. https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/28311557/former-nhl-player-vladimir-tsyplakov-dies-50 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrWonderful 481 Posted December 17, 2019 7 hours ago, alt obits guy said: Vladimir Tsyplakov, who played more than 300 NHL games in the mid-to-late 1990s, has died. He was 50. https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/28311557/former-nhl-player-vladimir-tsyplakov-dies-50 As a huge LA Kings fan, I totally remember him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted December 17, 2019 Scot Kleinendorst, who played close to 300 NHL games in the 1980s, mostly with the Hartford Whalers, has died. He was 59. https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2019/12/17/former-nhl-player-scot-kleinendorst-dies-from-injuries-after-grand-rapids-workplace-accident/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted December 17, 2019 George Ferguson, who played nearly 800 games in the NHL over a dozen years in the 1970s and 80s, has died. He was 67. https://buffalonews.com/2019/12/17/george-ferguson-toronto-maple-leafs-nhl-buffalo-sabres-pittsburgh-penguins/ That's three players in the past few days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CastAway 488 Posted December 17, 2019 Hasn't hit Wikipedia yet, but there's another one gone over the last couple of days, upping the recent count to 4 players. He played 434 games in the NHL with 6 different teams - 5 of the Original 6 teams (apart from the Red Wings) and the expansion Minnesota North Stars. He was 89. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banana 859 Posted December 18, 2019 Chris Snow, assistant general manager of the Calgary Flames was diagnosed with ALS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted December 19, 2019 On 17/12/2019 at 17:27, CastAway said: Hasn't hit Wikipedia yet, but there's another one gone over the last couple of days, upping the recent count to 4 players. He played 434 games in the NHL with 6 different teams - 5 of the Original 6 teams (apart from the Red Wings) and the expansion Minnesota North Stars. He was 89. Bronco Horvath obit: https://blackngoldhockey.com/2019/12/17/former-bruins-player-bronco-horvath-passes-at-the-age-of-89/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted December 19, 2019 11 hours ago, Banana said: Chris Snow, assistant general manager of the Calgary Flames was diagnosed with ALS. your link took me to naughty places. https://www.nhl.com/flames/news/dear-hockey-family/c-312763286 not sure if this one is different but there you go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted December 22, 2019 Ron Areshenkoff, who played 4 games with the Edmonton Oilers during their inaugural 1979-80 NHL season, after having been admitted to the league from the defunct WHA, has died. He was 62. https://www.whitehorsestar.com/Sports/we-lost-a-good-one-ron-areshenkoff-dies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banana 859 Posted December 24, 2019 On 06/02/2019 at 16:49, Banana said: And I guess for future reference, here's all living (according to wikipedia) NHLers over 90 this year CONACHER, JIM May 5, 1921 WOJCIECHOWSKI, STEVE MEEKER, HOWIE December 25, 1922 November 2, 1923 BABANDO, PETE May 10, 1925 PEIRSON, JOHNNY July 21, 1925 LINDSAY, TED July 29, 1925 - March 4, 2019 FRANCIS, EMILE September 13, 1926 DELORY, VAL February 14, 1927 IRWIN, IVAN March 13, 1927 - February 11, 2019 PERREAULT, FERN March 31, 1927 ROBERTSON, GEORGE May 11, 1927 KELLY, RED July 9, 1927 - May 2, 2019 HANNIGAN, RAY July 14, 1927 MALONEY, PHIL October 6, 1927 ASHWORTH, FRANK October 16, 1927 McGRATTAN, TOM October 19, 1927 LEIER, EDWARD November 3, 1927 PAVELICH, MARTY November 6, 1927 SAMIS, PHIL December 28, 1927 GORDON, JACK March 3, 1928 LOWE, NORMAN April 15, 1928 McDONAGH, BILL April 30, 1928 - August 17, 2019 DENIS, LOUIS June 7, 1928 RONTY, PAUL June 12, 1928 SANDFORD, ED August 20, 1928 QUACKENBUSH, MAX August 29, 1928 STALEY, AL September 21, 1928 - April 9, 2019 COFLIN, HUGH December 15, 1928 WITIUK, STEVE January 8, 1929 MEGER, PAUL February 17, 1929 - August 27, 2019 CROZIER, JOE February 19, 1929 STASIUK, VIC May 23, 1929 STANKIEWICZ, ED November 30, 1929 Ed Stankiewicz passed in September. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banana 859 Posted December 24, 2019 And with 2019 coming to a close, here's the new list for 2020 Jim CONACHER May 5, 1921 - April 9, 2020 Steve WOJCIECHOWSKI December 25, 1922 Howie MEEKER November 2, 1923 - November 8, 2020 Pete BABANDO May 10, 1925 - February 19, 2020 Johnny PEIRSON July 21, 1925 Emile FRANCIS September 13, 1926 Val DELORY February 14, 1927 Fern PERREAULT March 31, 1927 George ROBERTSON May 11, 1927 Ray HANNIGAN July 14, 1927 - July 18, 2020 Phil MALONEY October 6, 1927 - February 21, 2020 Frank ASHWORTH October 16, 1927 Tom McGRATTAN October 19, 1927 Edward LEIER November 3, 1927 Marty PAVELICH November 6, 1927 Phil SAMIS December 28, 1927 Jack GORDON March 3, 1928 Norman LOWE April 15, 1928 Louis DENIS June 7, 1928 Paul RONTY June 12, 1928 - April 22, 2020 Ed SANDFORD August 20, 1928 Max QUACKENBUSH August 29, 1928 - April 17, 2020 Hugh COFLIN December 15, 1928 Steve WITIUK January 8, 1929 Joe CROZIER February 19, 1929 Vic STASIUK May 23, 1929 Reg ABBOTT February 4, 1930 Bob CHRYSTAL April 3, 1930 Jackie McLEOD April 30, 1930 George ARMSTRONG July 6, 1930 Larry POPEIN August 11, 1930 - February 7, 2020 Guyle FIELDER November 21, 1930 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted December 24, 2019 @Banana Ray Hannigan carked it 2019 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banana 859 Posted December 24, 2019 4 hours ago, Sir Creep said: @Banana Ray Hannigan carked it 2019 I'm not denying *a* Ray Hannigan died in 2019, not quite sure it was this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HDS 238 Posted January 10, 2020 Update on Dale Hawerchuk from his son. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clorox Bleachman 2,435 Posted January 10, 2020 2 minutes ago, HDS said: Update on Dale Hawerchuk from his son. What's the idea behind adding -strong to someone's name when they're ill? Nobody does it in the UK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HDS 238 Posted January 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Clorox Bleachman said: What's the idea behind adding -strong to someone's name when they're ill? Nobody does it in the UK. After a surgery like that, you’d think they are feeling quite the opposite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banana 859 Posted January 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Clorox Bleachman said: What's the idea behind adding -strong to someone's name when they're ill? Nobody does it in the UK. From my recollection, it stems from Boston Strong and it's been a thing ever since. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skinny kiltrunner 553 Posted January 11, 2020 I think it was started by that fuckwad Lance Armstrong, who started the Livestrong Foundation. I would have thought that the practice would have fallen out of favor when it became clear how he had cheated for years and disgraced himself and his sport, but I guess some things just stick. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
