VanGnome Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 http://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/678874 Simon Gagne's season is over. Boston Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli has announced that Gagne will not return from the indefinite absence he took in December to be with his ailing father, who has since passed away. Gagne issued a thankful farewell on the team's official website: The last month has been extremely difficult for me with my father being sick and his passing. To play in the NHL you have to be 100% mentally, emotionally and physically committed to the game. At this time I know that I cannot be close to those levels. The Bruins organization and my teammates have been great to my family and I during this time. When I decided not to return this season, I spoke to Peter and assured him that I did not want the organization or my teammates to be impacted. Together we made the decision that my status would be changed so that the team could have a full active roster. In addition, I would like to thank the fans and the NHL family for all of the support that they have given my family and I during this difficult time - it has truly meant a lot. It's tough dealing with the loss of a family member. Hope he finds some way to find closure and move on with his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ActiveDouble Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Hope the best for him now and in the future. Family comes first, then hockey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Juice Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I laughed a little when this notification popped up in my phone as the Bruins need as much scoring they can get. Hope him the best and that he can come back next season motivated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poetica Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Very sad. I hope he's getting the help he needs to deal with his loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 That's gotta be rough. It doesn't matter how much money you have, losing loved ones is never easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Doctor Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Wishing him all the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 That's gotta be rough. It doesn't matter how much money you have, losing loved ones is never easy. Yep. It makes one realize the futility of living for wealth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Well, I mostly won't watch them for personnel reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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