TheRick Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 https://www.tsn.ca/bruins-grant-g-rask-a-leave-of-absence-1.1206950 Quote The Boston Bruins granted goaltender Tuukka Rask a leave of absence relating to a personal matter on Friday. “It’s not health related," Bruins general manager Don Sweeney said. "It’s important to respect his privacy and allow him to deal with it for the next few days.” The 31-year-old has a 4-4 record this season with a 3.05 goals-against average and a .901 save percentage. He entered Thursday's loss against the Vancouver Canucks in relief of Jaroslav Halak in the second period and allowed three goals on 14 shots. “I was just trying to keep it under 10 [goals allowed] -- that’s what I was worried about," Rask said after the 8-5 loss. "But yeah, you know, like I said, a loss is a loss, it doesn’t really matter at the end of the day. It was kind of a crazy game both ways. A lot of goals scored and at the end it looked like everyone was napping in the crowd. It was just one of those games where there wasn’t a whole lot of action on either end -- low shots and all of a sudden it’s 5-3, 8-5 whatever. "Yeah, weird game. But that’s entertainment and we’re just providing it.” Wow, the Canucks must have really broken him last night. But all joking aside, whatever he is going through personally I wish him the best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chon derry Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 taking a pro active approach (counselling) to his anger issues since the cost goalie sticks has gone up dramatically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Hopefully whatever it is works out. Mental, family whatever. If it's enough he needs to leave the team it must be pretty serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xereau Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 The circle is complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where's Wellwood Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 I wonder if whatever it is was already on his mind and that's why Halak started the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cramarossa Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 11 minutes ago, Where's Wellwood said: I wonder if whatever it is was already on his mind and that's why Halak started the game. That was my thought as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 14 minutes ago, Where's Wellwood said: I wonder if whatever it is was already on his mind and that's why Halak started the game. Halak does have more games played. I was talking to my old man about it during the game. Seems like every time I see the Bruins play it was with Halak in net. Halak does have superior numbers, this may be something that has been on Rask's mind all season so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Wouldn't be surprised if he's still cooling down from that shellacking last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCNate Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 I came in here to make a joke about how we drove him over the edge last night. I feel bad about that now. He is a person and a family man before he is a bruin. I wish him well in whatever challenges he is facing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Good luck, Tuukka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB5 Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 The Canucks ruined him with visions of Horvat circling in his head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 The goal light has filed a restraining order against him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownky Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 3 minutes ago, King Heffy said: The goal light has filed a restraining order against him. Halak got a sunburn on his neck from the goal light going off behind him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksCulprit Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 He Tukka break Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerrDrFunk Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Ah, damn. That usually means a family member is about to pass away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 4 hours ago, chon derry said: taking a pro active approach (counselling) to his anger issues since the cost goalie sticks has gone up dramatically. Healin' them anger issues of Rask Appearin' a Herculean-task Wish him success Team can depress Target-victims donnin' the mask! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6string Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Tuukka Strong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmm Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Wow, what a bunch of un-funny comedians, The only thing funny in this thread is the quote from Rask. The rest of you can take a seat. Stay classy CDC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blömqvist Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 I sincerely hope that for whatever the reason he needs this personal leave of absence for that he gets takes the time AND gets help if he needs it. Everyone has problems and stress in life and when you're a professional athlete that is amplified a million times over. We don't need to look far to see our very own local sports heroes battling their demons. Wishing all the best to Tuuka Rask. Stay classy CDC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck73_3 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 All the best Tuukka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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