View Full Version : RIP-Roger Nielson
vtbub
06-21-2003, 02:52 PM
He succombed to cancer today just before the start of the NHL draft.
He was most recently an Assistant Coach in Ottawa after being fired by Philadelphia.
Draft Dodger
06-21-2003, 03:15 PM
sad news
EagleFan
06-21-2003, 03:38 PM
It's a shame, he seemed like he was a good person. Thoughts and prayers for his family.
tucker342
06-21-2003, 04:50 PM
:( sad news
Tekneek
06-21-2003, 06:38 PM
He was a really good man. It's very sad, but I am glad he was able to make it to being inducted into the Hall of Fame, as well as coaching his 1,000th game.
I wonder if Bobby Clarke ever apologized for the way he treated Roger.
SackAttack
06-22-2003, 01:29 AM
What a bummer...for a while it looked like he was gonna beat it.
Blade
06-23-2003, 10:37 AM
Classiest guy in hockey...if not in all pro sports.
He will be deeply missed.
Maple Leafs
06-23-2003, 11:04 AM
Some of the stories of stuff he'd do in the minors to exploit the rules are just classic. There might as well be a section in the rulebook just for him.
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