‘Boeser said he not only hid his true feelings from friends on the team, like Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes, but didn’t even tell his mom, Laurie, until after the Canucks final game last Thursday in Arizona.
“It was a long year; I went through some stuff,” he said. “I’m trying to explain this right. It’s hard for people to understand the aftereffects of what I went through. Unless you really go through this, you can’t understand what it’s like dealing with a (dying) family member. I really blamed hockey for not being home with my dad. That was a big challenge I worked through this year. And with my hand injury, then the trade rumours, and I wasn’t playing good – it just all was a lot.”’
I know Boeser’s lost a lot of patience from the fans but I want to take a moment to recognize what he’s been through. I lost a few family members in 2022 as well and it’s really hard to work through that.
Shaftell
I can only imagine how difficult it must have been for him to find passion in playing hockey while his father was dying in another country. It really is hard to explain just how difficult it is to watch a family member die slowly so the fact that Boeser was showing up to the rink and being a professional every single day shows me all I need to know about his character.
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randomj77
So much credit to Brock, not only for showing up to play despite clearly not being his best mentally, but also for being vulnerable enough to talk about stuff like this. It’s important to show that everybody deals with mental struggles, especially when it comes to tragedies like death and grieving. I appreciate that he is demonstrating that you can face these issues with introspection and empathy, not shame.
I’ll always be a Boeser fan and hopefully whether its with us or if he gets a new start elsewhere he can return to just playing hockey again and feeling his best physically and mentally.
mmios
I’m glad the responses here are much more humane and empathetic than the Sportsnet article’s comment section. I feel for him and his grief.
I also think there’s a good chance he indeed does have more in him, hockey-wise.
Whether you believe in trading him or keeping him in the long term future, I just think there’s a good chance his game (and his value) will continue to rise with time and distance from his father’s passing. It’s a worthwhile bet to keep him into next year (and possibly beyond) to me!
NerdPunch
Hockey is obviously a results based business, but I’ve been really disappointed with the lack of empathy at times when it comes to Brock this season.
For all the awareness around hockey talks, and mental health initiatives around the team, you would think there would be more compassion in the market place for a player who was obviously going through a tough time outside of the rink.
And I think it’s good that Brock has acknowledged he went through hard times this year, and it seems like he is in a better place mentally.
Ribbys
I have mostly worked in occupational health and 50% of long term cases are mental health now.
Our society sucks at being helpful to each other.
It’s ridiculous, cruel, lowers human performance, and wastes money.
Hopefully Brock now has the support needed and can share it so he can heal.
Looney_forner
The guy needs a rest, a hug, and a whole lot of support.
Hyper0059
I’ve become a lot more understanding because A) I lost my dad B) Working with injuries C) My brothers autistic.
I respect everything about him, and he’s given it all for the Canucks. I wouldn’t blame him if he wanted to go to Minnesota, but I’d be devastated, especially since I’d have to buy a jersey of that team for my brother since his favorite player is Boeser.
BroliasBoesersson
I hope we don’t trade him
lerkerfan
“I think I’ve got decent speed when I get up to speed, but it’s getting up to speed, right? If I can get a quicker step, coming out of corners and turns, it just gives you more space. But again, I’m not just going to sit here and tell you what I think I can do; I have to act. I want to prove it all to everyone.”
Let’s see this when he comes back!
Shironye
God, I hope we give him another chance. He has so much talent.
sphen86
After next year’s return to form, we get a new brockumentary: “Rebuilding Brock”
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YouCanFucough
My sweet Angel, I hope he’s okay. He’s still a kid, I’d be mad at my job too if it meant i couldn’t be with my dying father while I knew he was suffering.
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Important quote:
‘Boeser said he not only hid his true feelings from friends on the team, like Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes, but didn’t even tell his mom, Laurie, until after the Canucks final game last Thursday in Arizona.
“It was a long year; I went through some stuff,” he said. “I’m trying to explain this right. It’s hard for people to understand the aftereffects of what I went through. Unless you really go through this, you can’t understand what it’s like dealing with a (dying) family member. I really blamed hockey for not being home with my dad. That was a big challenge I worked through this year. And with my hand injury, then the trade rumours, and I wasn’t playing good – it just all was a lot.”’
I know Boeser’s lost a lot of patience from the fans but I want to take a moment to recognize what he’s been through. I lost a few family members in 2022 as well and it’s really hard to work through that.
I can only imagine how difficult it must have been for him to find passion in playing hockey while his father was dying in another country. It really is hard to explain just how difficult it is to watch a family member die slowly so the fact that Boeser was showing up to the rink and being a professional every single day shows me all I need to know about his character.
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So much credit to Brock, not only for showing up to play despite clearly not being his best mentally, but also for being vulnerable enough to talk about stuff like this. It’s important to show that everybody deals with mental struggles, especially when it comes to tragedies like death and grieving. I appreciate that he is demonstrating that you can face these issues with introspection and empathy, not shame.
I’ll always be a Boeser fan and hopefully whether its with us or if he gets a new start elsewhere he can return to just playing hockey again and feeling his best physically and mentally.
I’m glad the responses here are much more humane and empathetic than the Sportsnet article’s comment section. I feel for him and his grief.
I also think there’s a good chance he indeed does have more in him, hockey-wise.
The thing I can’t get over is that he was [so good at winning board battles in 20/21](https://twitter.com/JFreshHockey/status/1435696729148514305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1435696729148514305%7Ctwgr%5Ec83901362d3ea00d07d1d47dbe1dfe831a0157e4%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redditmedia.com%2Fmediaembed%2Fpkj31l%3Fresponsive%3Dtrueis_nightmode%3Dfalse). That just doesn’t seem like something you lose unless there are physical/mental distractions — and it seems like the type of thing that you can absolutely get back with renewed motivation, consistent health, and great offseason training. Not guaranteed, but clearly possible, and it would really change his game in all zones if he did.
Whether you believe in trading him or keeping him in the long term future, I just think there’s a good chance his game (and his value) will continue to rise with time and distance from his father’s passing. It’s a worthwhile bet to keep him into next year (and possibly beyond) to me!
Hockey is obviously a results based business, but I’ve been really disappointed with the lack of empathy at times when it comes to Brock this season.
For all the awareness around hockey talks, and mental health initiatives around the team, you would think there would be more compassion in the market place for a player who was obviously going through a tough time outside of the rink.
And I think it’s good that Brock has acknowledged he went through hard times this year, and it seems like he is in a better place mentally.
I have mostly worked in occupational health and 50% of long term cases are mental health now.
Our society sucks at being helpful to each other.
It’s ridiculous, cruel, lowers human performance, and wastes money.
Hopefully Brock now has the support needed and can share it so he can heal.
The guy needs a rest, a hug, and a whole lot of support.
I’ve become a lot more understanding because A) I lost my dad B) Working with injuries C) My brothers autistic.
I respect everything about him, and he’s given it all for the Canucks. I wouldn’t blame him if he wanted to go to Minnesota, but I’d be devastated, especially since I’d have to buy a jersey of that team for my brother since his favorite player is Boeser.
I hope we don’t trade him
“I think I’ve got decent speed when I get up to speed, but it’s getting up to speed, right? If I can get a quicker step, coming out of corners and turns, it just gives you more space. But again, I’m not just going to sit here and tell you what I think I can do; I have to act. I want to prove it all to everyone.”
Let’s see this when he comes back!
God, I hope we give him another chance. He has so much talent.
After next year’s return to form, we get a new brockumentary: “Rebuilding Brock”
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My sweet Angel, I hope he’s okay. He’s still a kid, I’d be mad at my job too if it meant i couldn’t be with my dying father while I knew he was suffering.