The New York Rangers confirmed that forward Derek Boogaard has died at the age of 28. According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, he was found dead on Friday in his Minneapolis apartment. The cause of his death is still unknown.
“Derek was an extremely kind and caring individual,” New York Rangers president and general manager Glen Sather said in a team release issued Friday night. “He was a very thoughtful person, who will be dearly missed by all those who knew him. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and teammates during this difficult time.”