A number of current and former National Hockey League players have shared their opinions on the tragic incident that saw Adam Johnson lose his life.The former NHL forward died on Saturday while playing for the Nottingham Panthers in England. Johnson, 29, collapsed to the ice in the 35th minute of the game against the Sheffield Steelers after a collision with opposition player Matt Petgrave whose boot blade sliced Johnson's throat.
'After seeing the incident involving Adam Johnson, that bush league needs to shut down for investigation immediately,' the 51-year-old former defenseman posted to X, formerly Twitter.'I was literally appalled and sickened by what I saw. It looked intentional. It was a kung fu kick. My eyes are not lying, tell me I'm wrong.'Westin MichaudJohnson's teammate at the Panthers, who played in the U.S.
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