Confirmed with Link: Dave Semenko Passes Away (59 Years Old)

[Paralyzer]

https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/oil...nt-on-the-passing-of-dave-semenko/c-290216792

RIP Dave Semenko. I didn't even know he was fighting cancer You'll be missed, that's for sure.

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[NeptunesTrident]

Condolences to his family. He had a bigger role in the history of hockey than most ever will. God speed.

 

[LTIR]

RIP ... only 59

 

[CornKicker]

damn thats brutal. RIP i remember my uncle putting tape on my jersey to make 27 and telling me how important he was to the team.

 

[clunk]

Legend. One of the best enforcers of all time, no doubt. He can spar with Muhammad Ali up in heaven.

 

[Le Tricolore]

Was only admitted to the hospital two weeks ago, apparently.

Very sad. RIP to a legend.

 

[shoop]

This is quite sad.

The glory days Oilers had a special chemistry. Semenko was certainly part of that.

 

[Perfect_Drug]

oof. that hurt

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

May he rest in peace.

Cancer is such an awful thing.

 

[ps241]

What terrible news RIP Dave you were one of a kind.

 

[JarvisFunk]

Shocked. RIP

 

[Cogliano13Gagner89]

Wow I'm shocked.

Didn't he do an autograph signing with Laraque just a few weeks ago?

 

[MoneyGuy]

Sounds like this cancer was sudden.

Sammy scored the last WHA goal.

 

[Frank the Tank]

An icon from the dynasty Oilers. He will be remembered by hockey fans for a long time for all that he accomplished across his career as an Oilers player. It wasn't an easy job, and how Gretzky (among others) treated him speaks to how well-respected he was in the dressing room.

 

[ChaoticOrange]

Had the pleasure of meeting Dave a few times through work. Very sweet, genuine man. Massive loss. He will be incredibly missed.

 

[McDrai]

What?! No way
One of the toughest guys to play in the NHL
My heartfelt condolences to the Semenko family. Gone way too soon

 

[czar99]

**** cancer.

RIP

 

[Spiff The Spaceman]

So very very sad.

 

[Simby]

RIP Dave. Had the privilege of meeting him 4 months ago in February. This is shocking.

 

[Fourier]

This is a great shock. RIP!

An Oiler legend.

 

[Shathar]

I had no idea he was going through this.

Loved watching this dude back in the day. This is very crappy news.

 

[Asher]

Saddened and shocked to hear this. RIP.

 

[CupofOil]

Ugh, just awful. This is a tough one. Gone too soon
Condolences to his family.

 

[Stoneman89]

Wow, only 59. But cancer doesn't care how old you are. Really tough to swallow, as I grew up watching him play, and it really hammers away at your own mortality thoughts.

I know he lived life pretty hard, from all reports, but still.

The toughest hombre in the league during his heyday and dinosaurs ruled the day, and it wasn't close. The Oilers all played 3 inches taller and 20 lbs heavier when he was on the ice.

 

[Bring Back Bucky]

Very sad news. A great cog in the machine that was the 80's Oilers. His role may not have been as glamorous as the Hall of Fame gang but it was an important one.

The man defined the role of hockey enforcer for the decade. He also was a man of great humour.


May he rest in peace.