Ducks-Blues game postponed for medical emergency involving Jay Bouwmeester

[Leafsdude7]

Doug Armstrong issued a statement that mentioned JBo had "suffered a cardiac episode..."

Which, though we can all read between the lines, still doesn't explicitly mean his heart stopped.

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

Sad to hear/see.

Wish all the best to Bouwmeester, Blues, Ducks and their fans.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

Logged on to check the boxscores, but end up seeing this news instead. Scary, scary stuff. Hopefully Bouwmeester will make a full recovery.

 

[thaman8765678]

That is scary situation.

 

[MikeK]

That is seriously scary.

 

[RageQuit77]

According to LA Times "He had previously been diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat."

Ducks game postponed after Blues' Jay Bouwmeester suffers cardiac episode

Could have been an acute case of Ventricular fibrillation - Wikipedia

Just put things to some perspective. If top level athletes with great physical condition can suddenly collapse like that, how it can be with us casual 'normal' mere mortals.

 

[Leafsdude7]

According to LA Times "He had previously been diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat."

That quote is in reference to Rich Peverley, not Bouwmeester.

"The incident was reminiscent of a situation in 2014 involving Rich Peverley of the Dallas Stars.
He collapsed on his team’s bench and had to be revived after he went into cardiac arrest. He had previously been diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat."

I'll assume honest error and not malice here, but please be a bit more careful next time.

 

[RageQuit77]

@Leafsdude7: Indeed. My mistake. No malice of any kind intended. Only hoping good for Jay.

I had some hard family experiences with heart issues. Easy to relate.

 

[93LEAFS]

His heart stopped. At his age, even if he gets medically cleared, I doubt he risks playing another game.

He also has at least 2 kids I think. With his career earnings and the fact he has a family, I would expect retirement. He's won pretty much everything there is to win outside a WJC gold.

 

[Maitz]

All my thoughts to Bouwmeester, his family, Blues fans and organization... hope for a speedy recovery!

 

[Leafsdude7]

He also has at least 2 kids I think. With his career earnings and the fact he has a family, I would expect retirement. He's won pretty much everything there is to win outside a WJC gold.

Indeed. That said, these guys work their butts off because they love what they do, and it's all they know. Despite the obvious logic in the decision to walk away, I wouldn't be shocked if Bouw expressed at least a desire to return, even if he does ultimately call it a career. It's part of what got him to where he is now in the first place.

 

[Mc5RingsAndABeer]

Not want to speculate, but generally speaking it doesn't promise good for a career in high intensity, high interval sports if suffering from a heart attack. Seldom, if ever, the core organ of human body remains the same as it was before the cardiac arrest.

No deeper medical knowledge is required to conclude that.

:|

It's possible but very unlikely to be a heart attack in his demographic.

More likely another cardiac issue. But probably one that would make him retire IMO.

 

[RageQuit77]

Indeed. That said, these guys work their butts off because they love what they do, and it's all they know. Despite the obvious logic in the decision to walk away, I wouldn't be shocked if Bouw expressed at least a desire to return, even if he does ultimately call it a career. It's part of what got him to where he is now in the first place.

What ever follows, it is certain we won't see him a next week's game.

 

[sunsetsuperhuman]

Freaking Dads week too. His dad is right there to witness that live.

Idk why that’s worse but it is.

I think its better tbh. It means that his dad wont be out of town wishing he could be there to help his son recover, and instead can be at his side at UCI.

I wouldn't want it to happen to anybody but if my son had something like this happen I'd rather be there where I can try to help in whatever way possible, as opposed to being in another country hoping for information to trickle in.

Prayers for Jaybo. I came home to turn on the game and it was postponed and I had no idea what happened. It's scary stuff. Good call by two classy franchises and I wish him a speedy recovery (and as a local, a transfer to a better hospital than UCI)

 

[featherhawk]

I think its better tbh. It means that his dad wont be out of town wishing he could be there to help his son recover, and instead can be at his side at UCI.

I wouldn't want it to happen to anybody but if my son had something like this happen I'd rather be there where I can try to help in whatever way possible, as opposed to being in another country hoping for information to trickle in.

Prayers for Jaybo. I came home to turn on the game and it was postponed and I had no idea what happened. It's scary stuff. Good call by two classy franchises and I wish him a speedy recovery (and as a local, a transfer to a better hospital than UCI)

agreed, when I heard it was dads week I was relieved that both son and dad would have each other.

 

[LeProspector]

scary stuff

 

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

Hope he’s aight, hate seeing stuff like this

 

[dennis90]

Insane how tv stations just goes to commercial when something happens.
Also see that in NFL broadcasts, "oh, looks like *insert name* is down and in some trouble, we will be right back after this message from burger king"
disgusting practice, and how about the new split screen commercials?
money and these commercials are now more important than the games and the players health, and the audience that cares about it

 

[CaliforniaBlues310]

Was at the game tonight, and I think I’m more shaken up now, than when it actually happened.

This whole situation is so scary, and I really hope this isn’t the end for him...but if it is, it makes me happier that he finally got his ring last year.

 

[PezRadar]

Ooof.

Glad he is stable and doing okay. This brought back flashbacks to Rich Peverley for me. I was at that game with Dallas vs CBJ. Seems like they got this one sorted to announce the postponement in a much faster fashion. We were sitting around AAC after Pevs collapsed for like an hour before we knew what was going on. It was so somber in there. No music and just people waiting and worried.

Glad JBou is good .

 

[SotasicA]

That's scary.

I think he will call it a career. He got his Cup already, and is 36 years old. No need to risk anything.

 

[bluesXwinXtheXcup]

Wishing Jay Bouwmeester all the best

A true warrior.

 

[EdJovanovski]

Insane how tv stations just goes to commercial when something happens.
Also see that in NFL broadcasts, "oh, looks like *insert name* is down and in some trouble, we will be right back after this message from burger king"
disgusting practice, and how about the new split screen commercials?
money and these commercials are now more important than the games and the players health, and the audience that cares about it

Would you rather watch an empty arena? What are they supposed to do? Do you realize those advertisers are a large part of what makes them the revenue that enables the players to earn their livings and in turn receive great medical care?

 

[93LEAFS]

Insane how tv stations just goes to commercial when something happens.
Also see that in NFL broadcasts, "oh, looks like *insert name* is down and in some trouble, we will be right back after this message from burger king"
disgusting practice, and how about the new split screen commercials?
money and these commercials are now more important than the games and the players' health, and the audience that cares about it

In clear emergency's I think its actually a practice to go to commercial because god forbid they need to start doing dramatic live-saving procedures on the ice like they did with Craig Cunningham, they don't want to show that to viewers and potentially family members watching. You probably also want your commentators who are right next to what is happening to gain some composure.

 

[ovikovy817]

What's the update news now?