NEW YORK — New York Rangers enforcer Derek Boogaard was found dead in his Minneapolis apartment. The team announced the 28-year-old Boogaard’s death but gave no details.
The Star Tribune newspaper in Minneapolis first reported Boogaard was found dead in his home by members of his family. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s office in Minnesota confirmed those details and said an autopsy was pending.
Boogaard signed a four-year, $6.5 million deal with Rangers in July and appeared in 22 games with them last season.