Kira 451 Report post Posted March 13, 2011 My link After the passing of Bob Probert this summer, we know how this must hurt. Our sympathies to his family and Buffalo's fans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrindupaLine 4 Report post Posted March 13, 2011 My link After the passing of Bob Probert this summer, we know how this must hurt. Our sympathies to his family and Buffalo's fans. If only Bettman didn't get a contract extension... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted March 13, 2011 Sympathies to the family, organization, and fans. It sounds like he still had a lot of hockey in his heart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted March 14, 2011 The French Connection loses a star. R.I.P, Rick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted March 14, 2011 RIP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted March 14, 2011 RIP you will be missed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted March 14, 2011 (edited) Buffalo News . Edited March 14, 2011 by cusimano_brothers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted March 21, 2011 WGRZ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted October 6, 2011 CTV. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted October 6, 2011 Apparently Martin had agreed to donate his brain to research like Probert had. They found brain damage similar to the other former nhl players brains they've studied. His only known concussion was in 1977 when his head hit the ice while not wearing a helmet. I don't want to turn this thread into a concussion debate. I just thought this was relevant to the thread and surprising. Researchers studying the brain of seven-time All-Star Rick Martin found damage consistent with the trauma they found in other former NHL players. The difference is Martin wasn't a fighter.Martin is the first non-enforcer who has been diagnosed with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy by researchers at a Boston University brain bank. http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/7065080/ex-buffalo-sabres-great-rick-martin-had-damage-consistent-cte 1 P. Marlowe reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted October 6, 2011 Apparently Martin had agreed to donate his brain to research like Probert had. They found brain damage similar to the other former nhl players brains they've studied. His only known concussion was in 1977 when his head hit the ice while not wearing a helmet. I don't want to turn this thread into a concussion debate. I just thought this was relevant to the thread and surprising. http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/7065080/ex-buffalo-sabres-great-rick-martin-had-damage-consistent-cte he cracked his head open on the ice, it doesn't take a brain surgeon to figure out why his concussion issues were so bad. Luckily, all players wear helmets now so most don't have to worry about this unless they are a fighter who took their lid or their helmet falls off during play which is rare. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted October 6, 2011 Another death. This has not been a good year for the NHL or its fans. One can only hope 2012 will be eons better. My condolences to his family and friends. He is at peace now, and one with the stars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted October 6, 2011 (edited) Another death. This has not been a good year for the NHL or its fans. One can only hope 2012 will be eons better. My condolences to his family and friends. He is at peace now, and one with the stars. I know the title is misleading, since it was posted when this initially happened, but this is an update, not a report of a new death... this occurred last winter(still technically the same caldender year, but not exactly part of the recent rash) and the updates are in regards to connections with concussions... Edited October 6, 2011 by stevkrause Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted October 8, 2011 Toronto Star. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
