Jay Bouwmeester

NHL evolves its plan, prep for terrifying cardiac events

By STEPHEN WHYNOJanuary 5, 2023 GMT

The horror that swept across the NFL when Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin collapsed and went into cardiac arrest during a game this week in Cincinnati was all too familiar to members of the hockey community.

Blues, D-man Colton Parayko agree on $52M, 8-year extension

September 1, 2021 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Colton Parayko's name is out of trade rumors and in the St. Louis Blues' long-term plans after agreeing to terms Wednesday on a $52 million, eight-year contract.

The team's top defenseman was set to become an unrestricted free agent next summer, and his impending departure threatened to remove another key performer from the blue line that helped St.

Blues’ Bouwmeester has implant to help regulate heart rhythm

By DAVE SKRETTAFebruary 14, 2020 GMT

Jay Bouwmeester had surgery Friday to insert a defibrillator to restore his heart's normal rhythm after the St. Louis Blues defenseman collapsed on the bench during a game in Anaheim this week.

Blues general manager Doug Armstrong said the procedure was performed at the UC Irvine Medical Center.

Blues’ Bouwmeester remains hospitalized after bench collapse

By JOE REEDYFebruary 13, 2020 GMT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jay Bouwmeester remains in Southern California, but the veteran St. Louis Blues defenseman was alert and talking with teammates one day after collapsing on the bench during a game...

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