It's very easy for fans to forget that players' personal lives can weigh on them & sometimes affect their on-ice performance. Yesterday's exit interviews for the Vancouver Canucks got emotional in a hurry, when a reporter asked a very personal question regarding Brock's father, who is currently battling dementia.
We covered the story yesterday, however, if you missed it here is the incident:
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Since then, said reporter has taken a verbal lashing from many fans who believe his question crossed a line. However, others believe the question served a valuable purpose, allowing Boeser the opportunity to be open with fans.
Tough to ascertain which side is right, but Boeser's agent, Ben Hankinson, appeared on the Donnie & Dhali program today & what he said might surprise you:
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What say you, reader? Was the reporter out of line, or should reporters ask players questions about their personal lives?
