Jason Botchford has passed away

[ProstheticConscience]

My god, dead of heart failure at 48?! That's insane. Shocked when I heard. Terrible news.

RIP to one of the very, very few reporters who didn't just swallow CSE's pablum.

 

[Aphid Attraction]

Sucks to much to talk about.
Leaves a black hole in canucks coverage.
Today the fans lost their voice.

 

[EpochLink]

Thinking of Botch today reminded me that we all have to get ourselves checked out.

I had a relapse in my mental health yesterday, I had blood and a dialysis done at VGH. I thought I had serious shit done to me but it was mental health that caused my panic attack’s.

We have to value our lives gratefully, Botch...wherever you are, thanks for the memories my friend.

 

[Canucker]

RIP...stunned by his passing. I didn’t always agree with Botch but I was always interested in what he had to say. He will be missed.

 

[Bourne Endeavor]

Holy shit. This was certainly unexpected. And at only 48?

Rest in Piece, Jason. You will surely be missed.

 

[DFAC]

Terrible news, 48 is far too young.

RIP Botch

 

[Ita]

RIP

 

[Carl Carlson]

Enjoyed his articles. RIP.

 

[clunk]

Seeing that photo of him with his wife and kids just guts me.

Tell your closest family how much you love and appreciate them as much as you can. The human body, while being capable of insane feats, is also so fragile all the same. We can all be gone in an instant.

I hope his kids and wife can recover from this and have successful and fulfilling lives.

Botch will always be remembered for his unbiased takes and truly valuing the opinion of the everyday fan. Empathy with the layman is something that is so lacking in journalism these days, and Botch was a shining example of understanding what the average fan wants out of an organisation.

RIP buddy.

 

[vanuck]

One of the few sports writers in the Vancouver market whose work I actually enjoyed reading. RIP Botch.

 

[Bleach Clean]

Hours later this news is still just complete ****ing garbage. I reject it.

Listen to Fish, Botchford's favourite band. It may help:

 

[NoShowWilly]

My condolences to Jason's family. A young family like his, it crushes my heart.

As for his work I'd always make time for it. I'd get to work early, sit in my car, and read the provies/athletties morning after every game. I'm going to truly miss that.

it was a treat anytime I found out he was filling in on a show.

I was truly entertained by his work and passion for sports. Gone way too soon.

Thank You, Jason

Rest in peace.

 

[Bojack Horvatman]

Rip Botch. I always liked watching studs and duds on tsn.

 

[TARS]

The team should do a Botch tribute next year where they replace their nameplates with the nicknames that he used for them in the Athletties.

Dekey Pete
The Flow
Huncho
Troy From Richmond
Etc.

 

[The Drop]

 

[Ace of Hades]

One of the best in the business. Died way too young. Rip.

 

[Nucker42]

He was the reason I subscribed to the athletic. I even bought it for my dad.

I listened to every patcast....

Easily the most must listen sports guy in Vancouver.

Most of all, he wanted the Canucks to be good and he won’t get to see that happen... he was such an advocate for dumping bad players and playing the youth...

He said what I was always thinking...

He responded to my comments on the athletic, he didn’t have to but he did.

Provies were must read.

This is very upsetting and I read that someone said it leaves a black hole. Couldn’t agree more, he’s a guy that cant be replaced.

Rip pal.

 

[passive voice]

f*** this

 

[Melvin]

The team should do a Botch tribute next year where they replace their nameplates with the nicknames that he used for them in the Athletties.

Dekey Pete
The Flow
Huncho
Troy From Richmond
Etc.

I love this.

 

[polarbearcub]

I still can’t believe it when I read the title of this thread .. over and over.

I never went to sleep before I read the provies.

I’m gutted especially for his family

 

[dwarf]

Damn I am shocked and upset. This man was the only Canuck commentator who had the balls to ask tough questions. I loved his analysis and its upsetting to lose such a serious Canuck fan so young. Now Benning interviews are going to be so softball we will just hear about his fishing trips and kids. This summer is turning into a serious bummer as a Canuck fan.

 

[Snatcher Demko]

Yeah he really was a pioneer in many ways - in terms of communicating effectively and creatively with Vancouver hockey fans, and we're a tough bunch to deal with.

Hockey-wise, he was in his prime and the best in town. He had a such a passionate and reasoned take - will leave quite a hole in coverage.

 

[mathonwy]

How In The Holy Eff Is Botch Gone Just like That.

 

[elitepete]

Terrible news. Rest in peace Botchford.

 

[DomY]

I was a fan of Botchford’s writing with the province, and I have always been critical of Botch’s tone in the later years.

I found it overly critical, obnoxious, whiny and impatient. It was also intelligent, tied in, and also exactly captures the mood of local fan base.

But Botch was always available to listen to the readers, even me. As a now out of town reader, I did not like the grandstanding and the local feuds with other Vancouver personalities and in the latter 1/3 of the season there was a drastic change in tone after I voiced my complaint to him. Likewise, I am not a huge fan of JD Burke or the other CA guys, but it’s no question he was a huge mentor for them. Hopefully others in the Vancouver and national landscape continue to support them the same way Botchford supported them.

Goodbye Botch. We are all worse off without you.