If it is depression I have way more respect for Dotchin than I have ever had. Not because he's suffering from depression, but because he didn't do the 2018 trendy thing and come out and announce his mental illness. I swear, people are making real issues out to be trendy. So many people in Silicon Valley are coming out and saying they have all these weird issues. People are even becoming transabled (they're purposefully blinding themselves, amputating their extremities, because they think its cool when celebs and athletes are coming out and showcasing their illnesses). This world is messed up, but again +1 for Dotchin for not just coming out and saying that if that is the reason.
Jake Dotchin the DietJake "Double-chin" Dotchin.
Anyone make that beauty yet?
I'd actually be sad to hear that it's depression related. I hope, for his sake, it is because that's treatable where being a straight up pig is hard to manage. 30lbs in one summer is just obnoxiously bad. He must have just been drinking all summer. He didn't look chubby in the face in the picture, so that 30lbs must have all gone to his gut.
You can't just eat well and exercise your way out of depression.
I think it's pretty clear that Sustr is suggesting that this is a depression issue. Which, if that's true, the NHLPA needs to speak up about this on the side of Dotchin.
It could be a variety of issues, there is no need to just slam the guy. But yes, it's the internet and you're a warrior.
It's speculation based off the Sustr TweetDid I miss something? Where's the depression stuff coming from?
Good. They shouldn't be a lame duck PA.While we don’t know all the underlying details, it is reported that the NHLPA has already filed a grievance over Tampa’s attempt to terminate Dotchin’s contract.
Well, you saying he has depression has just as much proof as those calling him just fat. It's all just useless speculation until we get some proof from one side or another.kid has depression and the majority of this thread is you guys calling him fat. stay classy HF
As I said on the Bolts boards, he could have a depression without the management knowing it. I can't see the Lightning (or really any organization) getting rid of a player with mental health issues without offering him help.If it's depression than shame on TB for cutting him lose.
As I said on the Bolts boards, he could have a depression without the management knowing it. I can't see the Lightning (or really any organization) getting rid of a player with mental health issues without offering him help.
kid has depression and the majority of this thread is you guys calling him fat. stay classy HF
well as someone who suffers from persistent depressive disorder I take slight offence at this statement
Doing some research of Dotchin he has had trouble coming to camp out of shape since his junior days and maybe using the depression card is him just trying buy himself some time?
I have suffered from depression since I was a kid and I have seen so many people pull the depression card out in an attempt to get out of trouble, I have become jaded towards these type of situations.
Also has Dotchen said he suffers from depression or are people jumping to the conclusion?
His weight problem is not a new issue
Spot On. Mental health is a serious issue, but because its not 'understood' correctly, everyone like to use it as a crutch. There's a gaping chasm between 'feeling depressed' and suffering from depression. (im not insinuating one way or another for Dotchin, fwiw).
No, Dotchin has not said anything. It's speculation because of a tweet made by former team mate Andrej Sustr that you can find in this thread.Also has Dotchen said he suffers from depression or are people jumping to the conclusion?
You know how easy it is to hide depression, or how many people don't even know that they're depressed? It's not like a depressed person just sits in their home by themselves all day.If it's depression than shame on TB for cutting him lose.
True, then the Sens fans can read them cry and whine like the Bolts fans have been for the last couple of seasons.He should sign in Ottawa and keep eating those leaf players.
25% is around what? A ~35" waist? There's been far fatter NHL players who didn't get their contracts terminated.