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Stefan Legein quits; one of the stranger stories of summer begins
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sports.yahoo.com — Unless you're a Canadian juniors fan or a Columbus Blue Jackets admirer with more than a passing interest in the team's prospects, the name Stefan Legein probably didn't mean much before Tuesday. In fact, we knew him best as the guy with an athletic tape mustache interviewing John Tavares (video). Yesterday, he became the guy who may have just retired at 19. Follow the bouncing puck: ...

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Stefan Legein Retires...at 19
Off Wing Opinion — ... He has lost his desire to play, and he's simply had enough. It's a tough thing to wrap your head around, but is completely understandable. The kids that are destined for the NHL have most likely been playing non-stop since they were around 6. They go to camps and selects tryouts and join travel teams. It's fine when you love the game, but I can see how some kids could tire of it. Secondly, you can see Legein as a big jokester. As Puck Daddy puts it, "we knew him best as the guy with an athletic tape mustache interviewing John Tavares ." ...

Stefan Legein ‘Retirement’
Kuklas Korner — ... time, he should be allowed to think, he shouldn’t have to deal with blogs saying untrue things about him, and reporters calling him every five seconds. Stefan, I hope nothing but the best for you.  I hope you find what you are looking for, and most of all I hope that YOU are happy, because that is what matters.  Your happiness.  That’s it. Also, I have to say a big thank you to Adam Proteau of The Hockey News, Stu Heckel of The New York Times, Puck Daddy, Aaron Portzline, and Kukla (and whoever else gave me ...