R.I.P EJ McGuire

[Johnny McBravo]

http://http://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie

Today the Vp Of central scouting Ej Maguire died today at the age of 58. Condolences to his family.

Ej is a big part of the NHL draft, and will be missed.

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[hfboardsuser]

EJ McGuire, Director of CSB, Dies

NEW YORK/TORONTO – Edward John "EJ" McGuire, one of the most beloved, respected and accomplished men in all of hockey, died today in Toronto from cancer at the age of 58.

A head coach at the collegiate, junior and AHL levels and an assistant coach for three NHL organizations over 12 seasons and a scout for two Clubs, McGuire had been the Director of the NHL's Central Scouting Department since 2005. In his many and various roles in nearly four decades in the sport, the effervescent Buffalo native, who held undergraduate and Master's degrees from the State University of New York at Brockport, touched and educated hundreds of players, coaches and fans.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=558573

 

[stephan04]

EJ McGuire dead at 58

NEW YORK/TORONTO – Edward John "EJ" McGuire, one of the most beloved, respected and accomplished men in all of hockey, died today in Toronto from cancer at the age of 58.

A head coach at the collegiate, junior and AHL levels and an assistant coach for three NHL organizations over 12 seasons and a scout for two Clubs, McGuire had been the Director of the NHL's Central Scouting Department since 2005. In his many and various roles in nearly four decades in the sport, the effervescent Buffalo native, who held undergraduate and Master's degrees from the State University of New York at Brockport, touched and educated hundreds of players, coaches and fans.

"The National Hockey League was privileged to benefit from EJ's expertise and enthusiasm, both of which were limitless," NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said. "EJ loved scouting games and loved the internal debates over the strengths and weaknesses of Entry Draft prospects. The way he ran Central Scouting made it vitally important to every one of our Clubs.

"The NHL family has suffered a tremendous loss. As we celebrate EJ's contributions and mourn his passing, we send our condolences – and our gratitude – to EJ's family and friends."

McGuire is survived by his wife,Terry, and their daughters Jacqueline and Erin.

"EJ was a colleague, a friend and a mentor who influenced and enriched the hockey lives of thousands of players, coaches, parents and administrators in more than 30 years in the game," said NHL Senior Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations Colin Campbell. "As a coach, he combined attention to detail with innovation to teach the game to players at all levels -- from teenage college and junior players to the elite professionals in the NHL. As the NHL's Vice President of Central Scouting and a member of the Hockey Operations Department, he brought wisdom, guidance and unparalleled commitment to the game to advance it on so many levels.

"EJ had two loves in life: His love of family and his passion for hockey," Campbell said. "The hockey world extends its deepest sympathies to his wife, Terry, and daughters Jacqueline and Erin."

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i used to love watching this dudes predraft videos. i'll miss him.

 

[ADD-devil950003]

Horrible news, R.I.P. EJ. Thank you for all your hard work!

 

[Professor Dangles]

wow. just wow.

the hockey world lost a great one today.

my condolences to his family.

 

[Alberta tough]

Wow, thoughts and prayers to the family.

 

[airforceones25]

Terrible just terrible. Never good to see people pass. Cancer ****ING BLOWS! My condolences go out to his family and friends! Sad day...

 

[DaveG]

great guy with such a passion for the sport. He'll be sorely missed. Condolences to his family.

 

[Chainshot]

Condolences to his family, friends and co-workers. It's far too soon for someone to go.

 

[pine*]

terrible news. RIP EJ. Loved hearing his videos about draft prospects.

Condolences go out to his friends and family.

 

[FrozenJagrt]

No way! I always loved getting to hear what he had to say about prospects in interviews. This is a downer. I had no idea he had cancer.

 

[KRM]

Thought it was another EJ before I opened the thread... RIP.

 

[1 Timer]

RIP...... EJ= Class!

 

[Augscura]

wow terrible news.

 

[airforceones25]

Cancer BLOWS! EJ will be missed. Condolences to his family and friends. =/

 

[R S]

Knew he was battling and wasn't looking good, but never expected this to happen so soon for him.

RIP EJ.

 

[Tiger Blood]

May he Rest in Peace.

I always loved listening to him talk about hockey and prospects. Very well informed, very well spoken man.

My condolences to his family.

 

[hototogisu]

Jesus Christ, was not expecting to read that. I didn't even know he had cancer. RIP to one of the most dedicated people in the business.

 

[JBernierFan]

The draft will never be the same. Thoughts to his family and friends.

 

[mikelvl]

Wow. So sad and way too young. I had no idea that he was even sick. I think he was giving radio interviews not that long ago.

 

[Marky9er]

Afwul. I met EJ a couple years ago at the powerade center, he was glad to reminisce about his days coaching the Guelph Storm. I really appreciated him for taking the time to talk with me, a fan and wannabe scout.

RIP EJ

 

[Kid Canesten]

will def be missed. condolences go out to his family.

 

[Shrimper]

R.I.P, condolences to the family.

 

[Dave is a killer]

cancer is an unfair mother ****er

RIP EJ

 

[Stephen23]

Cancer takes another one R.I.P. EJ, Your passion and knowledge for hockey was inspirational. But you also seemed like a tremendous person.