Former Lightning Forward Brian Boyle Diagnosed With Leukemia
Tampa Bay Lightning fans knew Brian Boyle as a giant, though a gentle one off the ice. The veteran player is a New Jersey Devil, and he was just diagnosed…
CHICAGO, IL – JUNE 08: Brian Boyle #11 of the Tampa Bay Lightning reacts after defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 in Game Three of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center on June 8, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Bruce Bennett/Getty ImagesTampa Bay Lightning fans knew Brian Boyle as a giant, though a gentle one off the ice. The veteran player is a New Jersey Devil, and he was just diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia.
When doctors checked out Boyle's blood test from his team physical made the diagnosis. The team's doctor said that it is treatable with medication.
Boyle still plans to be on the ice October 7th when the New Jersey Devils kick off their season against the Colorado Avalanche.
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