Sam Girard Enters NHL Player Assistance program

[AvBuff]

Easy to think that these guys "have it all" - the money, the fame, the exposure . . . but they're human beings like everybody else.

SG is a helluva player. But you think he isn't aware that he is the on-line whipping boy of choice when there's a defensive breakdown and he's somewhere on the ice? How about seeing a "TRADE GIRARD" sign . . . on the road? If he had screwed up the way Makar did against the Preds, people would be howling at the moon. Jeezus, fans were telling him he sucks . . . on his dog's IG account. Yeah, these guys are tough guys by any definition. But between the ears they're like all of us - and very few of us could handle the barrage of ill-founded hate SG gets. And money doesn't cure it.

I hope Sammy G gets the help he needs and kicks ass when he comes back.

 

[SirLoinOfCloth]

Easy to think that these guys "have it all" - the money, the fame, the exposure . . . but they're human beings like everybody else.

SG is a helluva player. But you think he isn't aware that he is the on-line whipping boy of choice when there's a defensive breakdown and he's somewhere on the ice? How about seeing a "TRADE GIRARD" sign . . . on the road? If he had screwed up the way Makar did against the Preds, people would be howling at the moon. Jeezus, fans were telling him he sucks . . . on his dog's IG account. Yeah, these guys are tough guys by any definition. But between the ears they're like all of us - and very few of us could handle the barrage of ill-founded hate SG gets. And money doesn't cure it.

I hope Sammy G gets the help he needs and kicks ass when he comes back.

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

 

[NateTheGreat]

Sight for sore eyes. Hope he’s doing well.

 

[Alex Jones]

Its 2023 and the Colorado Avalanche need a Hobbit to save their season

 

[Cousin Eddie]

 

[henchman21]

Hope he's getting the help he needs and that he's not rushing things. He'd be a huge guy to bring back into the fold and would really help Byram out if he's ready during the 2nd half.

 

[dahrougem2]

This is a Lord of the Rings movie in the making. Hockey version.

 

[forsbergavs32]

I’d love nothing more than to see Sammy G back on the ice, but I hope he truly took care of himself first.

 

[Vaslof]

Hope he's getting the help he needs and that he's not rushing things. He'd be a huge guy to bring back into the fold and would really help Byram out if he's ready during the 2nd half.

Routine is good to have when dealing with mental issues.

 

[cccoltsicehockey]

This is great to see. Don't rush it back. If he just needed some hockey in his life while continuing to get help that is great. If it takes him the entire season to get the help he needs so be it as well. More to life than hockey.

 

[Foppa2118]

Love that Sammy might be on his way back and doing better, but I'm gonna facepalm so hard if Byram gets his game back together, and people say it's because he's back with Girard.

Rightfully brought up that Bo didn't play well to begin the season, but somehow it gets ignored that he was playing with Girard at the time, and they never really worked well together.

It also forces Manson and JJ to play together which isn't a great combo either. Just not a good approach IMO.

 

[Balthazar]

Here they say normally it's 2 weeks of withdrawal symptoms then after 30 days it gets really better. Obviously not the same for everyone but at least it's some kind of timeline.

How Long After You Stop Drinking Does Your Body Heal?

Any person can suffer serious liver damage from alcohol, and young people who drink to excess can disrupt the development of their brain.

www.americasrehabcampuses.com

 

[PAZ]

Here they say normally it's 2 weeks of withdrawal symptoms then after 30 days it gets really better. Obviously not the same for everyone but at least it's some kind of timeline.

How Long After You Stop Drinking Does Your Body Heal?

Any person can suffer serious liver damage from alcohol, and young people who drink to excess can disrupt the development of their brain.

www.americasrehabcampuses.com

I don't think it gives any sort of timeline.

Very, very rarely is alcohol the main issue - it's usually the vice people use to distract themselves from whatever trauma they're dealing with. Overcoming alcohol withdrawal is a huge hurdle to pass, but you still need to deal with the root cause of the trauma.

 

[Balthazar]

I don't think it gives any sort of timeline.

Very, very rarely is alcohol the main issue - it's usually the vice people use to distract themselves from whatever trauma they're dealing with. Overcoming alcohol withdrawal is a huge hurdle to pass, but you still need to deal with the root cause of the trauma.

I was talking about physical effects, obviously not the mental stuff which is impossible to speculate on.

If you suffer withdrawal symptoms you're obviously not in game shape regardless of where your mental is. After 30 days his body should be ok. That's all I'm saying.

 

[Alienblood]

Here they say normally it's 2 weeks of withdrawal symptoms then after 30 days it gets really better. Obviously not the same for everyone but at least it's some kind of timeline.

How Long After You Stop Drinking Does Your Body Heal?

Any person can suffer serious liver damage from alcohol, and young people who drink to excess can disrupt the development of their brain.

www.americasrehabcampuses.com

doctor tells me 30 days

first 4 fays are the most dangerous

I just went through hell stopped my benzos from. a swallowing problem and didn't taper long enough.

Another doc told me to stop and I checked with th pharmacist and she said to taper but I went 14 weeks on benzos and only tapered for 2 and thought I was gonna die

Went to my doc today and be said I shoulda went 7 weeks taper

I shoulda waited to get his advice when he was back cause I went through hell and still feeling the effects.

Much worse than alcohol ever thought of being and I wasn't on a very high dose.

 

[expatriatedtexan]

Being on the ice must have felt wonderful for Sam. His love of the game has been with him since childhood, he's been doing hard mentally exhausting work while in the program, so I imagine being able to just skate and maybe let his mind wander is super therapeutic in its own way.

 

[Foppa2118]

doctor tells me 30 days

first 4 fays are the most dangerous

I just went through hell stopped my benzos from. a swallowing problem and didn't taper long enough.

Another doc told me to stop and I checked with th pharmacist and she said to taper but I went 14 weeks on benzos and only tapered for 2 and thought I was gonna die

Went to my doc today and be said I shoulda went 7 weeks taper

I shoulda waited to get his advice when he was back cause I went through hell and still feeling the effects.

Much worse than alcohol ever thought of being and I wasn't on a very high dose.

Head down man and keep battling. You got this. Sounds like you've been through the worst part.

 

[LOFIN]

"Girard has not yet been cleared to return to game action."

 

[niwotsblessing]

"Girard has not yet been cleared to return to game action."

One step at a time for Sam, great to see him taking this first step back.

 

[Alienblood]

Head down man and keep battling. You got this. Sounds like you've been through the worst part.

thanks bud , It's been rough honestly. Keep up with the great posts I pretty much see things gs your way.

Merry Christmas!

 

[Alienblood]

Head down man and keep battling. You got this. Sounds like you've been through the worst part.

I also gotta say Byram started the Wold Junior's off slow but in that gold medal game he was awesome.

He was by far the best player on the ice.

That's how he should play .

 

[RECKLESS]

All the support for Sammy.
Hope the haters shut up on every platform there is.

 

[Spilot23]

I didn't know where to post this so I dug this old thread but here's an interview with Sam's dad :
https://www.tvasports.ca/2024/05/03/il-joue-avec-le-sourire-il-est-heureux

Little summary is that Girard had some help from Drouin before entering NHLPA. His father says he received death threats at some point which lead to him drinking. He had letters and photos of his home as threat. Living with millions at such a young age isn't easy he says.

Sam didn't want to talk about his problems so he somehow avoided his family which could go over weeks without talking. Right now he's a happy guy again, enjoying hockey, smiling and calling his family almost every day. Also his brother Jeremy, the same brother who gave Sam his "place" at midget AAA because his parent couldn't afford both, is now sober to support his younger brother.

My english isn't perfect but the link is up there and you can probably translate the text.

 

[GeoRox89]

I didn't know where to post this so I dug this old thread but here's an interview with Sam's dad :
https://www.tvasports.ca/2024/05/03/il-joue-avec-le-sourire-il-est-heureux

Little summary is that Girard had some help from Drouin before entering NHLPA. His father says he received death threats at some point which lead to him drinking. He had letters and photos of his home as threat. Living with millions at such a young age isn't easy he says.

Sam didn't want to talk about his problems so he somehow avoided his family which could go over weeks without talking. Right now he's a happy guy again, enjoying hockey, smiling and calling his family almost every day. Also his brother Jeremy, the same brother who gave Sam his "place" at midget AAA because his parent couldn't afford both, is now sober to support his younger brother.

My english isn't perfect but the link is up there and you can probably translate the text.

My god you just gave me a heart attack bumping this

Edit: It’s actually an interesting read though