Dr.HelmutKohl
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Look at the thread title and post who comes to your mind... some background information on those prospects would be appreciated...
John Vanbiesbrouck said:Vladimir Konstantinov.
He was a defensemen for the Red Wings and got into a car accident and due to the injuries he was never able to play again.
Wasn't really a prospect though, had 5 seasons under his belt, but definatelly would have played a lot more.
Sethis said:If Substance Abuse counts, then Len Bias would be the absolute perfect example for all pro sports.
And for the NHL, maybe not the most promising but Paul Comrie looked as though he might've been good before his concussion problems.
As far as substance abuse goes, I'd say Don Murdoch of the Rangers was the best player whose career was cut short by substance abuse! Injuries ruining a career ,I will go with Mike Allison, also a former Ranger, but there have been lots of players who would fit that bill.Estimated_Prophet said:If you are going to count substance abuse then Bryan Fogarty takes the cake in this thread.
BobMarleyNYR said:Brett Lindros... then Pelle Lindbergh... the Isles had a first round pick circa-1980(?) that died in an avalanche while skiing in the Alps. Found his body about a year ago.
Estimated_Prophet said:Normand Leveille has to get some consideration as he was a first round pick who had a solid rookie season as an 18 year old and had 9 points in 9 games in his sophmore season when he passed away at the age of 19.
NYFAN said:As far as substance abuse goes, I'd say Don Murdoch of the Rangers was the best player whose career was cut short by substance abuse! Injuries ruining a career ,I will go with Mike Allison, also a former Ranger, but there have been lots of players who would fit that bill.
Yep, I saw the Sportscenter bit on him. Isn't he still alive?regdunlap7 said:Normand Leveille didn't die at 19.