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Hockey fans jumping the glass and getting destroyed

The NHL playoffs are heating up like nailing two from way downtown in NBA Jams. Here are five hockey videos about fans jumping the glass or about a current storyline within this years NHL playoffs. This is how Dan Bylsma should react after the Penguins loss last night Marc-Andre Fleury gave another dumpster fire performance in net for the Penguins last night. He’s not the only...
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Rick DiPietro pulled in first AHL start

Rick DiPietro hasn’t had the smoothest road as of late. Photo Credit: Getty Images The sad tale of Rick DiPietro…has just gotten a little sadder. The former No. 1 overall pick, who was recently demoted to the AHL after the Islanders got tired of his lackluster play and numerous injuries, couldn’t even cut it in his first game for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. DiPietro got pulled...
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March 02, 2013  |  Discuss

Islanders aware of DiPietro's depression comments

The New York Islanders say they are aware of goalie Rick DiPietro's comments about depression and suicide, and they plan to handle the matter internally. DiPietro, placed on waivers and then sent to the minors last week, said in an interview with News 12 Long Island that he has fought depression and pondered suicide because of his history of injuries, the weight of a giant contract...
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February 28, 2013  |  Discuss

Report: DiPietro joked about suicide

Rick DiPietro is backing down from his previous comments about suicide, but we likely haven't heard the last of the New York Islanders goalie on this topic. While the 31-year-old DiPietro told News 12 Long Island's Kevin Maher that he experienced suicidal thoughts over the past three years stemming from injuries, losing and fan hatred, he clarified to ESPN's Katie Strang...
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February 28, 2013  |  Discuss

Rick DiPietro Clarifies He Was ‘Totally Kidding’ About Having Suicidal Thoughts, Says Comments Were Meant as Joke

Rick DiPietro is backing down from his previous comments about killing himself, but we likely haven’t heard the last of the New York Islanders goalie on this topic. While the 31-year-old DiPietro told News 12 Long Island’s Kevin Maher that he experienced suicidal thoughts over the past three years stemming from injuries, losing and fan hatred, he clarified to ESPN’s Katie...
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February 28, 2013  |  Discuss
HEARTBREAKING

Report: DiPietro had suicidal thoughts

Former New York Islanders goalie Rick DiPietro recently opened up about the personal struggles he experienced leading up to and after being waived by the team.

UPDATE: DiPietro now claims he was 'totally kidding'

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February 28, 2013  |  Discuss

Rick DiPietro Placed on Waivers, Likely Heading to Minors If Cleared

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Oft-injured goalie Rick DiPietro has been placed on waivers by the New York Islanders and will likely be headed to the minors once he clears, as expected. The Islanders announced the move Friday, one day after they defeated the Canadiens in Montreal. New York will next play at the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday before returning home to face Carolina on Sunday. The...
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February 22, 2013  |  Discuss

Miraculous - Islanders place Rick DiPietro on waivers

Do you believe in miracles? On the 33rd anniversary of the Miracle on Ice, the Islanders made a transaction that got the hockey world buzzing. The team has officially placed goaltender Rick DiPietro on waivers, as seen on the team's site.  Assuming DiPietro clears waivers without a team claiming him - let's be honest, it'd take a miracle larger than the Miracle on...
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February 22, 2013  |  Discuss
HUNGER GAMES

DiPietro buys lunch for 5,000 fans

To showcase his appreciation, Islanders goalie Rick DiPietro bought a hot dog and a soda for the first 5,000 Islanders fans at the arena on Sunday.

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April 01, 2012  |  1 Comment
INSULT TO INJURY

Rick DiPietro gets hurt while on IR

Rick DiPietro did nothing to shake his reputation for being injury-prone. The Islanders goalie hurt himself while already on injured reserve.

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January 05, 2012  |  Discuss
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