Former NHL forward Ron Duguay dies at 69 after battle with cancer
Photo: Yahoo SportsFormer New York Rangers forward Ron Duguay died Thursday at age 69 after a battle with cancer, according to reports. The Rangers, who selected the Sudbury, Ontario, native 13th overall in 1977, said his family informed the team and called him one of the most popular players in franchise history. Duguay played his first six seasons with New York, earned All-Star honors in 1981-82 and finished his career with 673 regular-season and playoff points. His longtime partner, former Alaska governor Sarah Palin, confirmed the death on social media, saying he died peacefully. His daughter, Shay Thomas, also posted that her heart was broken.
Alternative sources Yahoo Sports and TMZ lead with the link to Palin, citing her confirmation and her Instagram post. Left sources, The Washington Post and HuffPost, lead with his NHL career and the Rangers' statement, with HuffPost centering Palin's tribute. Right sources, the Daily Caller and New York Post, emphasize his career and team tribute, while the Post focuses on his daughter and fan reactions.
How the sides differ Alternative sources stress Palin's confirmation; left and right sources lead with his career and the Rangers' tribute.
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Left outlets lead with Duguay's NHL career and the Rangers' statement. HuffPost centers Palin's emotional tribute.
Alternative outlets lead with Palin's confirmation of his death and build the story around their relationship, citing her social media posts.
Right outlets emphasize Duguay's career and the Rangers' tribute. The New York Post features his daughter's posts and fan reactions.