Former Chicago Blackhawks winger Bryan Bickell has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The Carolina Hurricanes, Bickell’s current team, announced the horrible news Friday, which will keep him away from hockey indefinitely.
"First and foremost, the most important thing is for Bryan to take care of himself and our thoughts are with him and his family," Carolina GM Ron Francis said in a statement. "He will need to take some time to rest in the immediate future, and we will support him as he takes the necessary steps for his health. We ask that his privacy be respected during the process.