[News] Kylington opens up about battle with mental illness, shares excitement for return

[CF84]

Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden

Is Kyllington the secret weapon that gives this team tope for next season?

If he makes the team tope this next season, I hope it's because they're winning.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Nm

[CliffFletcher]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

Sounds like a toxic family environment possibly and he was being shamed for living out his dream as a professional hockey player overseas & away from family. A man from a family-centric/collectivist culture experiencing shame from his kin for living out a "different" kind of vocation than is tradition and being on his own in a western country rather than with the family. Reading between the lines, of course.

It's a tale as old as time. And I hate that it's so prevalent for many from different cultures who come here. It's saddening to witness that tension and struggle from one's own family which is supposed to be a support base and a place of refuge.

That’s quite a reach.

[TheIronMaiden]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

Sounds like a toxic family environment possibly and he was being shamed for living out his dream as a professional hockey player overseas & away from family. A man from a family-centric/collectivist culture experiencing shame from his kin for living out a "different" kind of vocation than is tradition and being on his own in a western country rather than with the family. Reading between the lines, of course.

It's a tale as old as time. And I hate that it's so prevalent for many from different cultures who come here. It's saddening to witness that tension and struggle from one's own family which is supposed to be a support base and a place of refuge.

Wishing Oliver well and hope he's able to work and live without that distraction weighing him down.

It is non of our business and not worth speculating.

[Burning Beard]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

Sounds like a toxic family environment possibly and he was being shamed for living out his dream as a professional hockey player overseas & away from family. A man from a family-centric/collectivist culture experiencing shame from his kin for living out a "different" kind of vocation than is tradition and being on his own in a western country rather than with the family. Reading between the lines, of course.

It's a tale as old as time. And I hate that it's so prevalent for many from different cultures who come here. It's saddening to witness that tension and struggle from one's own family which is supposed to be a support base and a place of refuge.

Wishing Oliver well and hope he's able to work and live without that distraction weighing him down.

Your posts are so bizarre.

[gvitaly]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

Sounds like a toxic family environment possibly and he was being shamed for living out his dream as a professional hockey player overseas & away from family. A man from a family-centric/collectivist culture experiencing shame from his kin for living out a "different" kind of vocation than is tradition and being on his own in a western country rather than with the family. Reading between the lines, of course.

It's a tale as old as time. And I hate that it's so prevalent for many from different cultures who come here. It's saddening to witness that tension and struggle from one's own family which is supposed to be a support base and a place of refuge.

Wishing Oliver well and hope he's able to work and live without that distraction weighing him down.

I don't get the need to speculate on the specifics here. It was one of the reasons the team didn't say anything for a year. There's no need to fit a narrative to it, he was struggling with mental illness, overcame it, end of story.

[CF84]

Yeah, we don't need to gossip about this.

[BurningSteel]

Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden

Is Kyllington the secret weapon that gives this team tope for next season?

I feel like we've been short on tope a lot lately.

[TheScorpion]

Oliver coming back automatically makes me about 1000x more excited for this season. Outstanding player. So fun to watch.

[Bonded]

Originally Posted by Burning Beard

Your posts are so bizarre.

It is always interesting too see what people can make up without knowing any of the specifics especially when it is more likely Kylington faced the challenges associated with being a second generation immigrant in Sweden.

His mom's story is pretty wild. https://www.nhl.com/flames/fans/flam...priceoffreedom

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

Sounds like a toxic family environment possibly and he was being shamed for living out his dream as a professional hockey player overseas & away from family. A man from a family-centric/collectivist culture experiencing shame from his kin for living out a "different" kind of vocation than is tradition and being on his own in a western country rather than with the family. Reading between the lines, of course.

It's a tale as old as time. And I hate that it's so prevalent for many from different cultures who come here. It's saddening to witness that tension and struggle from one's own family which is supposed to be a support base and a place of refuge.

Wishing Oliver well and hope he's able to work and live without that distraction weighing him down.

[ForeverFlameFan]

Excited for him.

We saw him play with this chip on his shoulder. I can only imagine how much of an impact he’s going to make with more ice time (assuming Hanifin is dealt) and more motivation to play. Add me to the “player most excited to watch” this upcoming season.

[devo22]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

Reading between the lines, of course.

how about we don't? It's his private life, it's not exactly any of our business.

[FanIn80]

I think it's pretty awesome how much more willing everyone is to normalize getting help for mental (for lack of a better word) issues.

I'm a bit older, so I remember a time when people were heavily made fun of for having any kind of issues, and even moreso for needing/wanting/getting help for those issues.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Huska coached him in Stockton. Let's hope he can bring out Oliver's best.

[PepsiFree]

Made it 20 posts without one of the local weirdos doing their thing, at least.

So excited for Kylington to be back. I’m hoping with everything pointing toward a more positive environment in the locker room that he absolutely takes off this year. I’d love to see him as part of the top four for years to come.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by FanIn80

I think it's pretty awesome how much more willing everyone is to normalize getting help for mental (for lack of a better word) issues.

I'm a bit older, so I remember a time when people were heavily made fun of for having any kind of issues, and even moreso for needing/wanting/getting help for those issues.

Yeah well said.

Mental illness is an illness, just like any physical illness.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Nm

[sketchyt]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

He doesn't need to disclose any more than he has though and it's great that he has spoken out and offered some transparency.

We're all grateful he has your permission and approval.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Nm