Snyder passes

the crash just keeps getting worse

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=1631396

Just sad, I hope Heatley get's punished for this and not just a little slap in the wrist like a lot of sports stars get.

As much as I agree buffalowing, let's not talk about Heatley and charges here. We need to focus on Snyder. 24 years old, up and coming and didn't deserve this. A tragedy that could have been easily prevented. It's a true shame and another blow to hockey to end a painful offseason.

Now the question becomes, do the Thrashers play Thursday in honor of Snyder or is the game postponed?

Now the question becomes, do the Thrashers play Thursday in honor of Snyder or is the game postponed?

They have to play. Not playing will solve absolutely nothing. I understand that the players will be shaken and mourning, but when does it really end? If they don't play in 3 days, I don't see how they're ever going to be able to.

(P.S - Not meaning to sound harsh, just trying to be a realist)

Oh my God. Terrible news. I feel really bad for Snyder's family and Heatley as well. Just goes to show what can happen when young guys have fast cars, etc.

They have to play. Not playing will solve absolutely nothing. I understand that the players will be shaken and mourning, but when does it really end? If they don't play in 3 days, I don't see how they're ever going to be able to.

(P.S - Not meaning to sound harsh, just trying to be a realist)

I understand, but looking at the time of his passing, the funeral will be in Elmira ONT either Thursday or Friday most likely. Atlanta's home opener is Thursday night at 7:30 against CBJ. I highly doubt players will want to play if the funeral is Thursday.

I think the best we can do for now is offer our condolences to Dan's family. I think it means something to the family that fans from around the league care.