Reply With QuoteWhat a....darling!
What a great story though.
Scott Darling pays it forward in this kind-hearted story
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/madh...FlowFB_CHBrand
There are plenty of stories about professional athletes behaving badly, but if you’re seeking out an example of a player that is also a good human being, Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Scott Darling seems to be a good candidate.
The goaltender, who has been with the Blackhawks since the beginning of the 2014-15 season, made quite an impression on an Uber driver in the Phoenix area recently, and Twitter user Kane Van Gate shared the following story:
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Considering that Darling is one of the lowest-paid players on the Blackhawks, his act of generosity is even more noteworthy.
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25 Man Roster (no position), top 20 point getters count at end of month
Keep 20/25 at seasons end, Cut 5 to FA for redrafting
Goalie points W=2pt L=-1pt SHO=2pt
Stamkos, Tavares, Eichel, Mercer, JRobertson, RThomas, Kucherov, Nugent-Hopkins, Tuch, KConnor, Necas, Point, Konecny, SJarvis, Cozenz, Morrissey, Bouchard, Josi, Novak, Tolvanen, Peterka, Brink
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Re: Scott Darling pays it forward in this kind-hearted story
What a....darling!
What a great story though.
Re: Scott Darling pays it forward in this kind-hearted story
Darling has faced his own demons as he's worked towards his NHL dream. Good for him.
10 Team, Points Only, Cash League
25 Man Roster (no position), top 20 point getters count at end of month
Keep 20/25 at seasons end, Cut 5 to FA for redrafting
Goalie points W=2pt L=-1pt SHO=2pt
Stamkos, Tavares, Eichel, Mercer, JRobertson, RThomas, Kucherov, Nugent-Hopkins, Tuch, KConnor, Necas, Point, Konecny, SJarvis, Cozenz, Morrissey, Bouchard, Josi, Novak, Tolvanen, Peterka, Brink
G- Vasilevskiy, Sorokin, Oettinger
"Cleavage is like the sun. You can look, but dont stare.. Unless you're wearing sunglasses."
Re: Scott Darling pays it forward in this kind-hearted story
Thanks for sharing Axe; that's an Awesome story!
I'd love to know more details from the recipient's side and his perspective on things (i.e. How he met Darling, what was his life like before and after the encounter...) I'll post any findings I may stumble upon in the next few days.
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