Malarchuk Hasn't Had It Easy

[Flames89]

A quick special on Malarchuk and his career.
http://espn.go.com/30for30/

Shocking stuff. Now there's a guy that has gained perspective.

[Jordan!]

That was amazing

[Resolute 14]

Sportsnet Magazine did a pretty good feature on him last year as well: http://www.sportsnet.ca/magazine/cli...or-dan-robson/

[GrrlGoalie33]

I think I've seen this before. Didn't it come out around the time of the suicides in 2011?

Pretty emotional stuff.

[driveway]

This is brand spanking new. Posted to Grantland and ESPN today.

[valo403]

That was hard to watch, but completely worth it.

[Nandric]

That was very well done

[worth]

I had no idea he was shot in the head.

The video made it seem like a cut and dry deliberate suicide attempt, but the article on Wikipedia says they both deny that and the SN article says he was "wanted to make a point" and "thought maybe it was empty".

By October 10, 2008, sheriff's deputies in Douglas County, Nevada, completed their investigation into the incident, concluding that Malarchuk's shooting was "accidental under suspicious circumstances" and that, unless contradicting information is found, the matter was closed. Responding to suggestions that the incident could have been a suicide attempt, sheriff's spokesman Sgt. Jim Halsey stated that he could not rule it out. However, Halsey elaborates no further other than saying that the Malarchuks had been arguing and that it is a remote possibility that a rifle would discharge simply by being placed on the ground. Both Malarchuks vehemently deny suggestions that it was a suicide attempt.

[FusionX]

His wife seems like an amazing person.

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by worth

I had no idea he was shot in the head.

The video made it seem like a cut and dry deliberate suicide attempt, but the article on Wikipedia says they both deny that and the SN article says he was "wanted to make a point" and "thought maybe it was empty".

I would assume they wanted to avoid charges. Isn't attempted suicide a punishable offense?

[Huntingwhale]

Great video. I knew Clint had some mental health issues after Zednik got cut, but I had no idea it took the toll on him that it did.

I'm glad the Flames were able to give him a chance to get back involved with the game he loves.

[dirk diggler]

is he still with the Flames?

[pylon]

Very powerful piece.

[Alberta_Beef]

Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist

I would assume they wanted to avoid charges. Isn't attempted suicide a punishable offense?

I believe in Nevada it is.

Originally Posted by dirk diggler

is he still with the Flames?

Yes, he was the only coach retained when Hartley took over.

[Freeway]

Clint Malarchuk is a great guy.

[Alberta_Beef]

Originally Posted by Freeway

Clint Malarchuk is a great guy.

Mrs. Malarchuk is extremely nice as well, I had the pleasure of meeting them just prior to the rookie camp when he was first hired and both seemed like excellent people.

[Barnet Flame]

An unbelieveably moving piece - words can't do it justice.