I feel really bad for the boogy man, he chose to sacrifice his health to protect his team, and did not fear his opponents. RIP Boogy Man, you are missed
I found out that over half of the New York rangers (one of his former teams) were not gonna attend his funeral (including tortorella) until Sean Avery of all people MADE everyone go
The enforcers put their lives on the line for entertainment and owner profit… as a kid you dream of playing your most popular national sport only to realize it’s not as glamours as it looks like on TV. His brain at age 28 had to deteriorated so rapidly because of all the concussions … a stiff price to pay for four years of pro hockey! He fights need to go!
His death was definitely too soon and very tragic, but in some ways it is a blessing in disguise. His brain was analyzed and he already had severe chronic traumatic encephalitis, which means there was no going back, his symptoms would only have gotten worse and life would have gotten harder and harder for him. He would have had to head with years of treatments, medications, struggling to focus/read/think, it's just an awful thing to have to deal with. Going back out on the ice would have been suicidal, and with his career all but over, he was definitely lost and confused. It's a reflection of why hockey needs to reduce the amount of head trauma. This shouldn't have happened in the first place, but I think it was probably the only peaceful end he was going to get.
I loved watching him. So very sad. Those eyes say it all. There is some serious pain in those eyes especially by the time he hit the Rangers. RIP big man.
Love it! Glory to our last of enforcers. I'm from Regina and made my eyes wet. Hockey nowdays sucks and he left a legacy of tradition that we old timers love. You are in heaven buddy hail the Boogeyman!
the wild couldnt give some of his siblings a fkn professional wild jerseys to wear at ceremony??? i hope they settled for a ton $$$$ , and bettman personally cut the check!
As a lifelong hockey supporter who because of my short height ended up a musician it's sad to say the players I have the most in common with are Derek and other great enforcers. Often the tough players have the biggest hearts and just as often they are overlooked. He was a great man and players like him, Belak, and Rypien who we all lost showed us something- if you don't fight for your dreams your dreams may never come true. Rest In Peace Derek, Wade, and Rick.
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damn such tall family, i guess height is in the genes
The smile at 3:01 really just killed me
That painting was ugly as fuck tbh
How bizarre that he was an Enforcer, yet the tribute didn't show Derek throw one punch; what does that tell you?
I feel really bad for the boogy man, he chose to sacrifice his health to protect his team, and did not fear his opponents. RIP Boogy Man, you are missed
WAT IS THAT SONG…
Been ages since he died but he was my favourite player even though I support the bruins. R.I.P Boogeyman ❤️
my two favorite # 24s Boogeyman and Probert, RIP guys.
I found out that over half of the New York rangers (one of his former teams) were not gonna attend his funeral (including tortorella) until Sean Avery of all people MADE everyone go
0:32 boogey absolutey destroyed godard
His brother aaron played for the minor league team here in Wichita, it was very cool seeing his brother on my favorite team
MONEY THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL….
My deepest, and most honorable respects to Mr.& Mrs Boogaard, and Family ☆☆☆☆☆
I wish I could have met him I got a chance to see him play once RIP big man
Who are the 10 disgusting animals that disliked this tribute?
Hockey is a team game. And Boogie was the ultimate team player. Rest in peace Derek
The enforcers put their lives on the line for entertainment and owner profit… as a kid you dream of playing your most popular national sport only to realize it’s not as glamours as it looks like on TV. His brain at age 28 had to deteriorated so rapidly because of all the concussions … a stiff price to pay for four years of pro hockey! He fights need to go!
I was there and rip boogaard
2011 sucked Derek Boogard & Rick Rypien.
Love and miss you Boogyman! =(
Goddamn this shit was sad. It’s funny, a lot of the time the biggest toughest meanest guys are normally the nicest easy going guys. Rest easy Derek.
We miss Derek Boogaard. He was such a great player.
His death was definitely too soon and very tragic, but in some ways it is a blessing in disguise. His brain was analyzed and he already had severe chronic traumatic encephalitis, which means there was no going back, his symptoms would only have gotten worse and life would have gotten harder and harder for him. He would have had to head with years of treatments, medications, struggling to focus/read/think, it's just an awful thing to have to deal with. Going back out on the ice would have been suicidal, and with his career all but over, he was definitely lost and confused. It's a reflection of why hockey needs to reduce the amount of head trauma. This shouldn't have happened in the first place, but I think it was probably the only peaceful end he was going to get.
Loved by his teammates. Adored by his fans. Get it right.
I miss the boogyman I grew up watching him and clutterbuck just destroying every one
He held those guys together, backed them up and loved the fans. And to see that man get the goal he deserved. Godspeed Devin
Derek, damn I’m a ding dong lol
He wore same # as kobe
We should have retired 24. RIP to a legend
2020 and we miss you Boogyman!
Love the fact that they didn't show him throw a single punch in the tribute video
Gets me every time.
RIP Boogeyman
I loved watching him. So very sad. Those eyes say it all. There is some serious pain in those eyes especially by the time he hit the Rangers. RIP big man.
RIP young buck had many more to live….
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2:45
3:34
Minnesota should've retired his # Minnesotas greatest enforcer of all time and one of the best in the nhl
3:40 Ruslan Salei & Derek Boogaard R.I.P we miss you
RIP Boogie Man. NY will always love and remember you.
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I miss this guy,,,, RESPECT
Love it! Glory to our last of enforcers. I'm from Regina and made my eyes wet. Hockey nowdays sucks and he left a legacy of tradition that we old timers love. You are in heaven buddy hail the Boogeyman!
Rest In Love, Rest In Peace Derek Boogaard 🏒💙
I love that call on his last goal.
“Boogaard, bombs away! SCORE!”
the wild couldnt give some of his siblings a fkn professional wild jerseys to wear at ceremony??? i hope they settled for a ton $$$$ , and bettman personally cut the check!
One of the dirtiest pos in NHL history… RIP though Boogie
As a lifelong hockey supporter who because of my short height ended up a musician it's sad to say the players I have the most in common with are Derek and other great enforcers. Often the tough players have the biggest hearts and just as often they are overlooked. He was a great man and players like him, Belak, and Rypien who we all lost showed us something- if you don't fight for your dreams your dreams may never come true. Rest In Peace Derek, Wade, and Rick.