Erik Karlsson's son passes away.

[Frank the Tank]

Wtf...why does this happen to hockey players so much? Coincidence?




Was driving listening to NHLN radio when Boomer and Maderaz broke the news and felt sick

Unfortunately, such tragedies also happen to many expecting parents outside the NHL. It's just not a pleasant or public conversation that many people want to divulge to people besides close family and friends.

My condolences to the Karlsson family.

 

[Pastor Of Muppetz]

Dreadful news..my condolences...

 

[jebs]

Been through a stillborn son myself, it sucks so bad. RIP little man.

 

[Little Psycho]

This is so heartbreaking. Feels like just yesterday he did the gender reveal

I was just thinking of that. Jesus this is horrible.

 

[DDRhockey]

I was lucky that my daughter survived after just 6.5 months

 

[W75]

Condolences. Very sad news.

 

[Jtown]

What a cruel and unfair world sometimes.

 

[CanadianPensFan1]

Ugh. First Jordan Staal. Now EK.

Unbelievable sadness.

Heart goes out to the Karlsson family.

Rest in peace little bambino.

 

[BucsNBolts]

With my wife 6 weeks pregnant, this really hits. So very sad for the Karlsson family.

 

[Robinson2187]

Aww man...poor people. Condolences to all affected by this loss.

 

[karnige]

very sad. rip little guy

 

[Shaffer]

Shouldn’t happen to anyone. My thoughts and prayers with his family and him at this time.

 

[GoJetsGo55]

Absolutely heartbreaking.

Thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

 

[groovejuice]

Heartbreaking. Condolences to the Karlsson family and the steadfast fans of the Senators.

 

[jack238923]

Couldn't happen to a nicer guy. Poor EK.

 

[HanSolo]

First Staal now this. No condolences are every enough. You just wish things like this wouldn't happen but life can be a cruel bitch sometimes. Hope the Karlssons can find some solace after grieving.

 

[pb1300]

My condolences. I wish there was a way players would know about us here on this board, to know that there is a whole community here that cares for them.

 

[Kcb12345]

He has so many photos on Instagram from the last few months where he was really excited. I feel so so bad for him

Wow I just went on there and saw all of them. God that's so sad.

 

[FireGerardGallant]

Just awful to hear especially to such a great guy
All my prayers go out to Karlsson and his wife

 

[StatisticsAddict99]

Wow, there’s not much one can say in this situation, this is the most devastating position that for any single person to ever experience. It’s extremely saddening and I send my thoughts, prayers and condolences and to Karlsson and his family. R.I.P

 

[John Eichel da GOAT]

She was 8 monthsish pregnant. Awful no matter when, but has to be extra awful this late in the pregnancy.

 

[WingsMJN2965]

Seems like, at least in the hockey world, when it rains it pours.

Sorry to hear.

 

[smack66]

So very sad.

 

[puckpilot]

This is pretty crappy. You know, we watch these guys on the ice be super heroes in terms of playing hockey, but stuff like this is a reminder they're regular people too. They're not immune to tragedy, and what makes it worse, when you think about it, is these guys aren't even 30 yet.

It's a huge thing to an older person, who's maybe seen a little more. I can't imagine how much more of a spit storm it is for someone so young.

 

[optimus2861]

My wife & I went through a miscarriage at ~12 weeks on our first pregnancy. That was devastating enough. I can't imagine how much worse it hurts when you're, what, 24 weeks? Farther? By then you're in full blown excitement because you think you've gotten past the worst of the risk...

Brr. My wife is 24 weeks now, with what would/will be our second child. I can't even.

Godspeed to the little soul. Heartache for the Karlssons.