OT: Former Panther Jimmy Hayes passed away at age 31

[Gentle Man]

Just horrible news

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[FlaPanthers11]

Terrible news. Seemed like such a fun and well liked guy in his time in Florida. The young kids just make it that much worse

 

[Ryuji Yamazaki]

Just horrible news

Jesus that’s awful.

 

[Boothinator]

That's really terrible. Prayers go out

 

[PanthersHockey1]

Man hope it's not more CTE related shit horrible stuff man.

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Horrible, barely older than me. RIP.

 

[KW]

Wow. That’s an unexpected blow. Life is fragile and precious…

 

[GrumpyKelly]

 

[Chino Oscar]

Jimmy Hayes dies at 31, played seven NHL seasons

No news as to cause of death... sad news.

 

[Gentle Man]

For the memories man. This seemed like it just happened. Freaking heart wrenching

 

[16Skippy]

That’s really sad. He had two little kids.

 

[batting1k]

Man, so sad. Always seemed to be a gentle giant. Gave us a little boost when he was here. RIP.

 

[Dread Clawz]

That sucks. I'll always remember he was beastly in 13-14, even though it was unsustainable he was fun to watch.

 

[ShootIt]

I think what hits me the most is that he has two young kids. Both can't comprehend this nor have too much trauma from this but for example I have a 18 month old that knows when I come home from work and he bolts it to the door to give me a hug.

So, it breaks my heart that the 2 year old may be confused why their dad isn't popping into their room or why they can't find him in the house. And that the 3 month old will have very little pictures of them and their dad.

31 is far too young to go. RIP Jimmy

 

[IceKitties]

Man... this is such sad and unexpected news. That has to be so tough for his family, especially with two young kids. RIP.

 

[WaitingForThatCab]

Man hope it's not more CTE related shit horrible stuff man.

Have seen reports that it might be something else, very sad situation.

RIP and condolences to the family, he seemed like a great guy.

At times like this, I think about how I don't know how much longer I'll have my parents, my brother, or anyone else I love. All I can do is make the most of the time I do have, and I hope everyone else will do the same.

 

[Prominence Problem]

 

[Beezer]

Was sad to read this news when I saw it. He was a good guy.

 

[Prominence Problem]

'13-'15
125 gp, 30 G, 23 A

 

[AwesomePanthers]

So sad. Rip Jimmy

 

[KW]

Anyone willing to get some touching and also quite devastating insights and details about the funeral and eulogies by his brother and others… and how players like PK are close to the Hayes family … hockey players are a tight community … go check the Bruins boards. People make some really fantastic comments. Bring a Kleenex or two or a box.

There’s still no cause of death. The autopsy hasn’t revealed one. It’s a mystery… go to bed, never wake up, no stroke, no heart attack, no poison, …

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Fentanyl od from a bad batch of coke. That shit is everywhere now.

 

[violaswallet]

Fentanyl od from a bad batch of coke. That shit is everywhere now.

This really bothered me and hit me hard. I have a pre conception of addicts as being obvious . Seeing a happy guy like this suffer is a shock

 

[zeroG]

This really bothered me and hit me hard. I have a pre conception of addicts as being obvious . Seeing a happy guy like this suffer is a shock

thanks to companies like purdue pharma and the sackler family, there's a nation of addicts out there like hayes. this isn't a new thing. heck, rush limbaugh was busted in 2003.

 

[ProjectPanthers]

This really bothered me and hit me hard. I have a pre conception of addicts as being obvious . Seeing a happy guy like this suffer is a shock

Don't trust public image. The overwhelming majority of addicts are NOT happy, hence the reliance on substances.

Jimmy struggled to stay in the league and it seems as though that my have weighed on him like it does many pro athletes.