Former NHL tough guy Probert dead at 45

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07/05/2010 - Windsor, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Former NHL enforcer Bob Probert died Monday after collapsing on a boat on Lake St. Clair in Windsor, Ontario. He was 45.

The Windsor Star reported emergency crews performed CPR and that Probert was rushed to Windsor Regional Hospital with no vital signs. He was pronounced dead shortly thereafter, and the family has called a news conference for later in the day to issue a statement.

Probert is best remembered for dropping the gloves with a fierce and menacing fighting style while a member of the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks over 16 seasons in the league. He collected 3,300 penalty minutes over that time -- good for fifth all-time in the NHL.

He was originally a 1983 third-round draft pick of the Red Wings and played nine seasons in Detroit before joining the Blackhawks in 1994. In 935 career games, Probert totaled 163 goals and 221 assists.

Probert had documented bouts with alcohol and drug abuse and was expelled from the league for a time after being charged with smuggling cocaine into the United States from Canada. He also spent time in an NHL-supervised substance abuse treatment center.

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Rudy - was quite good singing "Free Ride" to start off.  Randy was not impressed though.  Paula thought he started off fantastic.  "Never had anyone stop off so lively" said Paula but Simon (who does not like Rudy) does not feel he has a distinct voice and was not impressed either. 

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