Detroit — The news of former Red Wing Greg Johnson’s death, apparently by suicide, saddened Daniel Carcillo.
A former NHL enforcer who played 12 seasons, Carcillo has criticized the NHL for its handling of head injuries while lobbying for better health care for players.
Carcillo, 34, is a passionate advocate for the study of concussions and mental health, and founder of the Chapter 5 Foundation, which helps athletes find their new purpose as they transition into life after hockey.
In a police report obtained by The Detroit News on Wednesday, Johnson’s widow, Kristin Johnson, said her husband suffered "numerous concussions during his playing career,” but she witnessed no signs of depression.