GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted January 19, 2010 Someone told me recently that Stu Grimson apparently became a lawyer after his hockey career, and now practices for a firm in Tennessee. I looked it up and even found a link to his firm's site. Scroll down to the bottom to see his profile. It's kind of funny to see all those names and faces, and then all of a sudden you see "The Grim Reaper's" picture there. WTF? http://kgeb-law.com/attorneys.htm I honestly had no idea that he became a lawyer and can't think of any NHL players who retired and went to law school. There's one guy who'll never face a malpractice suit from an unsatisfied client. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted January 19, 2010 He's gotta be like some kind of idol for you isn't he? Maybe you can ask him for a job. That and hit Jordin Tootoo where it really hurts. His wallet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted January 19, 2010 Oh wow, I miss this guy even though he was terrible haha. Wasn't he on our 96-97 cup team? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted January 19, 2010 He's gotta be like some kind of idol for you isn't he? Maybe you can ask him for a job. That and hit Jordin Tootoo where it really hurts. His wallet. I'm not licensed in Tennessee, so he couldn't give me anything other than a really bad beating. Yeah, I'm a Wings fan and I love hockey fights, so I've always liked Grimson. However, him being a lawyer puts the icing on the cake for me. I need to move him up on my hockey love list. I imagine most of his clients in Tennessee don't know who he is though, since hockey isn't popular over there. If he was a lawyer in say Detroit or Chicago where he played, it'd be different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted January 19, 2010 Oh wow, I miss this guy even though he was terrible haha. Wasn't he on our 96-97 cup team? No, 95-96 was his last year in Detroit. He was in Hartford by 1997. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted January 19, 2010 Speakin' of tough-guys, GMR, you watching the Dallas game. Ott and the Wild's goalie just got into a fight haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted January 19, 2010 Speakin' of tough-guys, GMR, you watching the Dallas game. Ott and the Wild's goalie just got into a fight haha I hate Ott, so I'm not surprised. Anyway, I wasn't intending for this thread to be one about tough guys, as much as asking people if they had any idea that Grimson turned to law school after hockey. I've met many lawyers before and gone on various firm sites, but never saw a legendary NHL enforcer as one of the attorneys at a firm. He was also a nut during his playing days, so it's funny to see how different he is off the ice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted January 19, 2010 I hate Ott, so I'm not surprised. Anyway, I wasn't intending for this thread to be one about tough guys, as much as asking people if they had any idea that Grimson turned to law school after hockey. I've met many lawyers before and gone on various firm sites, but never saw a legendary NHL enforcer as one of the attorneys at a firm. He was also a nut during his playing days, so it's funny to see how different he is off the ice. I remember him leaving the NHL due to concussions and post concussion stuff, wouldn't that effect you as a lawyer? Regardless, it's impressive to go from one career to a complete opposite career. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted January 19, 2010 I remember him leaving the NHL due to concussions and post concussion stuff, wouldn't that effect you as a lawyer? Regardless, it's impressive to go from one career to a complete opposite career. I'm not a medical expert, but I don't see why concussions would affect what he does for a living, unless it's some physical behavior like say playing sports. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff48109 474 Report post Posted January 19, 2010 according to his wiki page, stu also led the NHL's Christian Fellowship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest micah Report post Posted January 19, 2010 I knew:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted January 19, 2010 Email him a nice letter man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CenterIce 83 Report post Posted January 19, 2010 Email him a nice letter man. I knew too. He took classes his last few years in the league. He was also a lawyer for the NHLPA, for a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted January 19, 2010 He's a good guy. My parents knew him and his wife when he was in Detroit and I met him numerous times. The fighters really tend to be some of the nicest, classiest guys off the ice. He was really comfortable speaking as well in any format so the lawyer thing didn't surprise me at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted January 19, 2010 Someone told me recently that Stu Grimson apparently became a lawyer after his hockey career, and now practices for a firm in Tennessee. I looked it up and even found a link to his firm's site. Scroll down to the bottom to see his profile. It's kind of funny to see all those names and faces, and then all of a sudden you see "The Grim Reaper's" picture there. WTF? http://kgeb-law.com/attorneys.htm I honestly had no idea that he became a lawyer and can't think of any NHL players who retired and went to law school. There's one guy who'll never face a malpractice suit from an unsatisfied client. God knows he's glad they didn't press charges when he beat those people down in his day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted January 19, 2010 I knew that Grim was a lawyer, but I am sitting here in stunned bewilderment wondering if I am understanding correctly that GMR is one also. Can it be? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sgt. Angry 23 Report post Posted January 19, 2010 I always knew that he was an intelligent, articulate guy. I always wondered why he didn't get a job as a coach or a color man on TV. Now I know why. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kook_10 1,705 Report post Posted January 19, 2010 "...Reaper & Reaper, may I help you?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted January 19, 2010 "...Reaper & Reaper, may I help you?" That would be creepy going in to write out your will and having the Grim Reaper there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenrikRules40 14 Report post Posted January 19, 2010 I'm not a medical expert, but I don't see why concussions would affect what he does for a living, unless it's some physical behavior like say playing sports. One too many punches to the head can affect your brain's processing center pretty easily. In fact, concussions are more likely to cause mentation deficits as opposed to physical deficits. Stu looks so...clean...in that picture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted January 19, 2010 Seeing his pic near the bottom of the page makes me think he's on the law firm's 4th line If I recall a few years ago he wrote a series of childrens books...I've seen him in enough interviews that you can tell he's quite articulate, and is a very sharp fella...He's exactly what the NHLPA needs to get them in line. Most here probably thought GMR worked at 1 of those firework stands along the side of the interstate. Right now I feel like Steve Martin in the "The Jerk" with this job market being what it is. One too many punches to the head can affect your brain's processing center pretty easily. In fact, concussions are more likely to cause mentation deficits as opposed to physical deficits. Stu looks so...clean...in that picture. I'll take your word for it, doc. I'm sure if he made it through school and all, his brain is fine, even though it's been overworked and overused. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PROBIE4PREZ 58 Report post Posted January 19, 2010 "Hi, Im Richard Bernstien" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redline 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2010 The itsy-bitsy spider Climbed up the water spout Down came the rain And washed the spider out Out came the sun...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CopenhagenWing 38 Report post Posted January 19, 2010 Grimson coaches youth hockey down there, too. Must be very cool for the kids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted January 19, 2010 From Sarnia Observer : He wrote a children's book in California, sang in concert in Afghanistan and now practises law in Tennessee. But all roads lead back to the rink for Stu Grimson. ... He does keep himself busy, that's for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
