thepouet Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 http://boston.cbslocal.com/2014/12/10/bruins-gagne-taking-indefinite-leave-to-deal-with-ailing-father/ Bruins Bruins Gagne Taking ‘Indefinite Leave’ To Deal With Ailing Father December 10, 2014 2:17 PM Share on email 4 View Comments Simon Gagne #12 of the Boston Bruins forechecks against the Anaheim Ducks on December 1, 2014. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) BOSTON (CBS) – The hometown hockey team will be without winger Simon Gagne indefinitely. Gagne, 34, missed Bruins practice on Tuesday, and head coach Claude Julien revealed Wednesday morning to the assembled media that the veteran forward is taking an “indefinite leave.” TVA reporter Renaud Lavoi tweeted out the news that Gagne’s father is suffering from an incurable form of cancer. In hopes of adding a little scoring punch to their lineup, the Bruins signed Gagne in mid-October to a one-year deal. Gagne has seen a lot of time on the team’s fourth line, and has tallied three goals and one assist so far in the 2014-15 season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devoted Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 It's the right decision. I wish him well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Family first. I'm glad that WD seems to also agree with this and gives players the necessary time off when he can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalky Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Good for Gagne, that is commendable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Obviously the right thing to do. That said, I was honestly not even aware that he was playing this year. His 4 points in 23 games confirm this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyville88 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 The right thing to do. Best wishes to him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Gagne should call it a career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 ^^ Somebody is just like the real Torts... Hope they can enjoy some time! Even better if dad gets better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THERETOOL Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Im sure thats his hero .. our prayers are with your family dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltt Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 So I guess we can no longer say the entire organization and everything to do with it is a disgrace to both hockey and humanity. I wish them well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerrDrFunk Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Props to Gagne and the Bruins organization for this one. I sincerely wish him and his dad the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Might want to change the title to Gagne takes leave of absence to care for his Dad. Makes it sound like Boston knows Vinny and he's going to "fix" his Dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Wish him the best at this difficult time. He's lucky to be able to do so....they did not have compassionate care benefits when my Mom and Dad were both sick. It puts a great strain on families when they have the distraction of money/work commitments and can't just focus solely on their loved one. Hope his Father finds some comfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocnhockey Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Hat tip to Gagne, his Dad will be grateful for the time they have together...prayers sent to the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Hopefully his dad starts to get better. Good for Gagne taking care of his dad. Thoughts go out to him and his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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