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Old 07-08-2013, 06:57 PM   #1
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I've heard before that Ryan had dealt with some issues on his way to the NHL, but never knew specifics. Pretty interesting story.

This may have been brought up here before, but I haven't seen it.


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Bob Stevenson, insurance executive, became Shane Ryan, professional gambler. And Bobby Stevenson, young hockey star in New Jersey, became Bobby Ryan, hockey prodigy and new kid in town. Bobby played along with the charade. "My parents made it clear," he says. "They were serious, so I only had to be told once. You're Bobby Ryan to anybody who asks, no exceptions."
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Old 07-08-2013, 07:24 PM   #2
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Fascinating story. Thanks for sharing the link!
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Old 07-08-2013, 07:26 PM   #3
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I remember they talked about it a few years back so I was aware of the story, but still a great read. Thanks.
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Old 07-08-2013, 07:32 PM   #4
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I remember they talked about it a few years back so I was aware of the story, but still a great read. Thanks.
I believe the first time he told the story was just before the Vancouver Olympics.
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Old 07-08-2013, 07:40 PM   #5
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crazy story, never heard of it
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Old 07-08-2013, 08:25 PM   #6
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Excellent story, well worth the read.
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Old 07-08-2013, 08:27 PM   #7
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He is going to be a solid fit for Ottawa
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Old 07-08-2013, 09:58 PM   #8
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Wow, that is an incredible story and it makes you respect the guy a lot more.
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Old 07-08-2013, 11:18 PM   #9
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That was moving. Thanks for sharing. I am a Bobby Ryan fan now.
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incredible story, thanks for sharing
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I hadn't heard of his story before. Great read.
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Old 07-09-2013, 05:43 AM   #12
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Yeah, I recall reading something similar about him when the Olympics were on the roll, though this is a well written piece and incredible story, totally his fan.
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Old 07-09-2013, 06:43 AM   #13
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Great story about a stand-up kid. It's this kind of character that makes NHL players the class of the professional athlete ranks.

I sure hope the Sens can sign him long-term.
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Old 07-09-2013, 06:51 AM   #14
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What a juxtaposion with Seguin.

Great read
Hope the mom is safe and dad got or is still getting help
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Old 07-09-2013, 07:10 AM   #15
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amazing. whole new level of respect for the guy for having gone thru all that, and not letting it become an excuse/hurdle/crutch.

I hope he rips it up in ottawa.
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That was a really great read. I never liked him before, probably because he burned us everytime we played against him. haha. I remember there was rumors swirling of us even trying to get him (maybe just a CP thing... haha). What a great pick up and character we would have gotten in return.

But I really do have a new found respect for the kid to go through that life and still come out on top. Good for him, and I really hope he does well in Ottawa. In hindsight now, I think this was a steal for Ottawa in getting a guy that I would think a lot of his teammates would look up to.
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Old 07-09-2013, 09:34 AM   #17
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great that he made it, can't imagine how many other kids in similar situations didn't get the happy ending.

for some reason though, I keep reading the thread title as "Ricky Bobby's Story". triumph over adversity either way, I guess.
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Old 07-09-2013, 09:42 AM   #18
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Great story, thanks for the link. some people use hardship to weigh them down, some use it to rise above. This kid's got heart.
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I can't tell from OP what the story is about. Coles Notes please . . .
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I can't tell from OP what the story is about. Coles Notes please . . .
Bobby Ryan was born as Bobby Stevenson. His dad had a temper and beat up his wife, Bobby's mother. Mr. Stevenson was charged with attempted murder and a few other charges, but he skipped bail and fled to hide out in California. Bobby and his mother followed, where they lived as the Ryan family. His dad made a living as a professional gambler, and they lived to put Bobby Ryan through hockey. His skill brought attention to the family and his dad was caught and sent to jail. Bobby Ryan was good enough to play in the OHL. People were shying away from Ryan at the draft because of his family history, but Brian Burke was impressed with Bobby Ryan's combine interview and touched by the story and decided he had to draft the kid. The rest is history.
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