I want Jay to get comfortable, certainly with his family and his new normal.''. Jay Bouwmeester was talking about the special technologies that have been put in place by the NHL that helped save his life, but he could have been talking about anything having to do with the game right now. Bouwmeester was born September 27, 1983, in Edmonton, Alberta.

"Not why me? [20], Another 15-goal season followed in 2008–09. Bouwmeester experienced a break-out season after the NHL resumed play in 2005–06, scoring 5 goals, 41 assists and 46 points in 82 games, all career highs,[7] and was invited to join Team Canada at the 2006 Winter Olympics in place of injured defenceman Scott Niedermayer. "Again, it's premature to talk like that. [26], The Flames struggled to score for much of the 2009–10 NHL season, and Bouwmeester was no exception—he finished the year with just three goals and rarely served as an offensive catalyst for Calgary. He led the team in ice time both years, averaging nearly 26 minutes per game. Back in June 2019, Ryan Miller explained why he came back to the Ducks. Blues defenseman Jay Bouwmeester has returned to St. Louis after suffering a cardiac episode in a game in Anaheim, California, last week, and he said he is "on the road to recovery.". How many of these goalies would be willing to play as backups, or as the “1B” in platoons. That was my biggest concern.". He made his debut with the senior national team in 2003, winning the first of two consecutive World Championship titles. Another big hiring by the Leafs this offseason. Jay Daniel Bouwmeester (born September 27, 1983) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently an unrestricted free agent. His offensive totals improved in his next two WHL seasons: 53 in 2000–01 and 61 in 2001–02. "I think I've accomplished a lot of the things I set out when I was young. All class… but would you expect anything less? [34], The Blues and Bouwmeester agreed to a five-year, $27 million contract extension prior to the 2013–14 season. He was a first round selection, third overall, of the Florida Panthers at the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. He was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team in 2003 and played seven seasons in the Panthers organization before being traded to the Calgary Flames in 2009, with which he played four seasons. On April 8, 2019, the Blues re-signed Bouwmeester (a pending unrestricted free agent) to a one-year, $3.25 million contract extension. He played in all 82 games and succeeded Andrew Brunette as the NHL's ironman when the latter player was forced out of the Minnesota Wild line-up with injury. “There’s no retirement announcement from me on Jay today,” Armstrong said. That’s something I’m going to definitely have to evaluate. The Sedins pay tribute to Jay Bouwmeester in their jersey retirement ceremony. [7], He joined the Tigers full-time in 1999–2000, scoring 34 points in 64 games as a 16-year-old.

Hours before that deadline expired, Bouwmeester and the Flames agreed to a five-year, $33 million contract. By the time he was transported to the hospital, Bouwmeester, whom Armstrong said regained consciousness immediately, was alert and able to move his extremities. In doing so, Miller relayed this precious and heartbreaking detail about his then-4-year-old son Bodhi Miller pleading with him to retire. An uncomfortable number of the defensemen above (Brent Seabrook, Roman Polak, Jonathan Ericsson, and Trevor Daley) could fall close to that broken down category. Bouwmeester added that he, his wife and daughters "are forever grateful for everyone's support, and we will continue to have a positive outlook for our future.". The remainder of the game (which was a 4–2 win for St. Louis) was played on March 11; that same night, NBA Utah Jazz player Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19, which resulted in the NHL prematurely ending its regular season the following day. Bouwmeester will be flown back to St. Louis once he is released by the UCI Cardiology Department. By Jill Martin, Christina Maxouris and Steve Almasy, CNN, Updated 1:10 PM ET, Fri February 14, 2020. The St. Louis Blues watch as the paramedics treat Jay Bouwmeester after he collapsed during a game against the Anaheim Ducks. [21] He appeared in his second All-Star Game, scoring a goal. He played in all nine games,[57] settling for the silver medal after Russia defeated Canada in the final.[58].

“There’s been a lot going on. I want Jay to get comfortable, certainly with his family and his new normal.”. Bouwmeester was then traded to the Blues in 2013. When he is back in Missouri, the 36-year-old two-time All-Star will be monitored by Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University physicians. Koivu seemed to indicate that he wasn’t OK with being traded from the Wild, so if he remains Wild-or-nothing, that could get awkward. Bouwmeester recorded 7 assists in 26 playoff games while averaging nearly 25 minutes of ice time per game. Drop him a line at phtblog@nbcsports.com or follow him on Twitter @cyclelikesedins. Blues' Bouwmeester recovering back in St. Louis, NHL 2020-21 season plans: Latest on format, timeline and challenges, How COVID-19 will impact NHL prospects in the 2020-21 season, Inside minor hockey leagues' pandemic-season plans, 'No kid should have to go through what I went through': Morgan Urso's journey to destigmatize mental illness, North Dakota tops preseason college hockey poll, Premier Ford working to allow checking in OHL, Hockey Hall of Fame won't name new class in '21, Paralyzed ex-BU hockey player Roy dies at 45, Coyotes renounce rights to controversial pick, NHL trying to find path for normal '21-22 season, Sabres sign Olofsson to 2-year, $6.1M deal, Inside the political donation history of wealthy sports owners, 'I can't imagine attaching my name': How owners hide their political donations, Dallas Stars unveil electrifying new 'Blackout' jerseys, Vegas Golden Knights reveal metallic gold third jersey for the 2020-21 NHL season, Flames go 'full retro' with a return to their classic uniform look, Offseason grades for all 31 NHL teams: Best signings, cap space, remaining roster holes, Early 2021 NHL draft rankings: Top 32 prospects, including a trio of Michigan stars, Grades for every big NHL free-agent signing: What Dadonov can do for the Sens, Live NHL free-agency tracker: Latest signings, analysis and buzz, Seven of the most haunted venues in sports, Back at it again: Tony La Russa joins a long list of coaches who've done reunion tours with previous teams, NHL: Allegations against Tallon unsubstantiated, Champion Lightning re-sign Maroon, Schenn, Stars name Rick Bowness as their head coach, Hockey HOFers to coach in new 3-on-3 league, AHL targeting Feb. 5 start date for next season, Blues acquire defenseman Scandella from Habs, Blues-Ducks game rescheduled for March 11, Blues' Bouwmeester undergoes heart procedure. “Again, it’s premature to talk like that. Like I said to him, if he wants to come around whenever he wants to, he should. So I asked him about playing next season.“I have years to go!,'' Jumbo replied via text. If you’re not watching the pregame ceremony for Vancouver Canucks legends Henrik and Daniel Sedin tonight, seriously re-evaluate your decisions in life.

Bouwmeester, a first-round pick of the Florida Panthers, held one of the longest ironman streaks in NHL history with 737 consecutive regular-season games played until a lower-body injury in 2014. [50] Bouwmeester won a second gold medal at the 2004 World Championship, contributing three points in nine games. Checked in with Joe Thornton today. As we know, plenty of athletes don’t get to make the final call on retiring, instead being forced to fade from the glory because they couldn’t find any takers.