Report: Wade Belak found dead in home

[HockeyCrazy3033 168]

I just heard on the radio station that Wade was found dead in his condo today. What is going on with all these deaths!

The station was 101.1 the WRIF.

[Guest 13GoWings40]

This is horrible, the NHL seems to be cursed lately. Condolences to his family and friends on yet another life ended way too soon. It's horrible to say this, but I just hope drugs weren't involved. Premature deaths are always tragic but even more so if they come from an avoidable source.

[MotorCityMadness 388]

Just saw this posted on the Calgary Sun website...My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

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[Gordie Howe hat trick 110]

Wow...I hope he rests in peace.

[13dangledangle 960]

This is not right at all. I have said this way too many times as of late but my thoughts are paryers are with the Belak family. Class act I loved Belak in TO.

[ChelisChick 174]

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I'm heartbroken. He was my favorite player on the Preds. He always acted like such a rock star. Excuse me while I continue to bawl my eyes out.

[Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029]

What the f*** is going on. I can't even comprehend this.

[ChelisChick 174]

nhl.com link

Nhl.com has it now.

[sputman 1,268]

What the f*** is going on. I can't even comprehend this.

is exactly my reaction.

[egroen 384]

It's ninjas. Someone is hiring ninjas to take out enforcers.

I liked Belak a lot - I liked all these guys... This sucks. RIP

[GMRwings1983 8,794]

This is awful!

Another player I always wanted to see on the Wings and he seemed like a nice, shy guy off the ice. This has not been a good summer for tough guys.

[edicius 3,269]

This has been a f***ed up offseason. RIP Wade.

[St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422]

Thoughts and prayers go towards his family and friends. What is going on lately indeed with all thes NHL deaths?

[Wings_Toledo 233]

It's ninjas. Someone is hiring ninjas to take out enforcers.

I liked Belak a lot - I liked all these guys... This sucks. RIP

The deaths that have occurred most recently do seem to all be enforcers. It's probably just a coincidence though, and I hope it's not a result of painkillers. Sad to see anyone pass away at such a young age.

[Red Wings Addict 787]

It's ninjas. Someone is hiring ninjas to take out enforcers.

I liked Belak a lot - I liked all these guys... This sucks. RIP

It might be Bettman's scary little way of trying to phase fighting out of the game.

[Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029]

This is awful!

Another player I always wanted to see on the Wings and he seemed like a nice, shy guy off the ice. This has not been a good summer for tough guys.

Hang in there GMR. I know he was one of your favorites, as well as mine

[Z and D for the C 712]

Says it was a suicide. It's sad to say this, but I wonder if these low-level guys who had a good run in the NHL but didn't make quite enough to retire on feel hopeless and like they have nothing else to do but end their life. Unless there is some sort of pension I'm not aware of, which there should be. But either way, haven't there been a few suicides lately?

[esteef 2,679]

What the f*** is going on. I can't even comprehend this.

This x 1000! W.T.F!!

esteef

[puckloo39 5,686]

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I'm heartbroken. He was my favorite player on the Preds. He always acted like such a rock star. Excuse me while I continue to bawl my eyes out.

I am right there with you. So awful, what a shame.

Dear God, what is going on with our guys in the NHL? Rest in peace, Wade, you were very loved by your fans and admirers.

[WorkingOvertime 536]

What the f*** is going on. I can't even comprehend this.

Same reaction here. This has been a terrible off-season for hockey fans, especially those of us who followed these players closely.

[uk_redwing 495]

He was the heavyweight champ of the NHL before he retired. Something everyone who respected him can remember him by.

RIP Champ.

Edited September 1, 2011 by uk_redwing

[Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029]

Same reaction here. This has been a terrible off-season for hockey fans, especially those of us who followed these players closely.

I've never even heard of anything like this happening before. Unbelievable.

[esteef 2,679]

In honor of both of them!

esteef

[GMRwings1983 8,794]

This is starting to remind me of pro wresting, with these guys dying all of a sudden.

[uk_redwing 495]

In honor of both of them!

esteef

Can't believe that was less than two years ago