Ta zpráva zasáhla celou NHL. Útočník Edmontonu Colby Cave podlehl v sobotu krvácení do mozku, které vzniklo jako důsledek koloidní cysty tlačící na mozek.
Hráči, fanoušci i funkcionáři jen stěží hledali slova, kterými by mohli vyjádřit smutek nad ztrátou 25letého hocha. Smrt mladého hokejisty zabolela nejvíce v Bostonu a Edmontonu, kde Cave aktivně působil.
„Odpočívej v pokoji, Cavere! Je to pro nás těžká zpráva. Jsem rád, že jsem mohl být tvým přítelem a parťákem. Vždy jsi s úsměvem hýřil optimismem. Nezapomenu na tebe,“ napsal na Twitteru forvard Bruins David Pastrňák.
Colby Cave – believer, faithful husband, son, brother, friend, role model, uniter. A future stolen, feelings crushed and families shattered. The world is a lot less bright today.
“You know the stars that shine the brightest? The ones with the shortest lives.” @istillbelieve— David Backes (@dbackes42) 11. dubna 2020
Heavy heart today. You were an amazing person and always brought so much energy and positivity into the room and peoples lives. You will be deeply missed Caver. Sending all my love to Emily and the entire Cave family through this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/tcIgfbZRbo
— Connor McDavid (@cmcdavid97) 11. dubna 2020
The bond between a brother and sister is a special one. It remains unchanged by time and distance and is the purest form of friendship I’ve ever had. You will now, and forever, be my special angel Colb💙 pic.twitter.com/WsbmDrP2BD
— Taylor Cave (@tcave9) 11. dubna 2020
We’ll never forget Colby’s last @NHL goal as he displayed some tremendous skill to help the #Oilers capture a big road victory in Pittsburgh this season.
🧡💙🧡💙pic.twitter.com/A5uZNmPZMl
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) 11. dubna 2020
Rest In Peace Caver ! Heartbreaking news I was Lucky enough to be your friend and teammate , you always had positive attitude with that smile of yours and I’ll always remember you..
— davidpastrnak (@pastrnak96) 11. dubna 2020
Statement from NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman on the passing of Colby Cave. https://t.co/Uk56BzS7qk pic.twitter.com/06V3AFQPra
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) 11. dubna 2020
I don’t understand any of it. What I do know is that Colby will be deeply missed. A great person with a great attitude who brought a smile to the rink every day. Deepest condolences to his family. I am so sorry for your loss. Rest In Peace Caver.
— Sam Gagner (@89SGagner) 11. dubna 2020
Gone from us way too early. Was lucky enough to sit next to you all year in the dressing room always bringing a positive attitude and big smile to the rink. You were a warrior on the ice and a gentleman off it. Thanks for being a great teammate and friend. Rest In Peace Caver https://t.co/xeeXWL7WRZ
— Tyler Benson (@TylerBenson_17) 11. dubna 2020
Janet and I are so sad to hear of Colby’s passing. He was a wonderful hockey player with a bright future, but an even better person. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Emily and his entire family. 🙏
— Wayne Gretzky (@WayneGretzky) 11. dubna 2020
So sad to learn of the passing of Colby Cave. My condolences are with Colby’s family, teammates and everyone in the @EdmontonOilers organization. He was taken from us far too young.
— Mitchell Marner (@Marner93) 11. dubna 2020
