Former NHL Coach Pat Burns Dies Of Cancer At The Age Of 58.

[Forkboy]

Pat Burns, who enjoyed instant success wherever he coached and who capped his tumultuous career by guiding the New Jersey Devils to Stanley Cup glory in 2003, has died of cancer. He was 58.

Burns died Friday in Sherbrooke, Que.

The former NHL coach battled cancer of the colon and the liver in 2004 and 2005 and hoped he had beaten the disease, but in January 2009 doctors found it had spread to his lungs.

The third time, he initially opted to forgo any further treatment, but then decided to go with chemotherapy to try to extend his life as long as possible.

"Just as they will remember Pat for his success as a coach, hockey fans also will remember his humour, his honesty, his humanity and his courage," NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement. "As it mourns the loss of an outstanding contributor to the game, the National Hockey League sends heartfelt condolences to Pat's family and friends."

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=341947

Sad news. He was a good hockey guy.

[MrSlayer]

1. Damn shame.

He was a good coach and a nice guy. Too young to go.

[bluedigger]

2. There is no justice.

RIP, Pat Burns.