Enforcer for the New York Rangers Derek Boogaard was found dead in his Minnesota apartment on Friday. Boogaard was one of the NHL’s elite tough guys for five seasons with the Minnesota Wild before signing a 2-year deal with the New York Rangers last summer. He only played 22 games with the Blueshirts after sustaining a concussion on December 9, 2010. Boogaard was well respected among his teammates and the charities he unselfishly gave his time to. Rangers President and GM Glen Sather said this in a statement:
"Derek was an extremely kind and caring individual. 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."
This is just terrible and such a shame. Derek was only 28 years old.
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