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vtbub

06-21-2003 02:52 PM

RIP-Roger Nielson

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.

bbor	06-22-2003 03:24 PM

R.I.P Captain Video

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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