I attended high school with this "kid" and he has never taken anybody or anything seriously, rather, he would trample on anyone to get what he wants. He always teamed up on the vulnerable, and at that I believe he is more of a jagged edge towards any Hockey Team which places his name on a roster. Cheers to you Stefan Legein

Seb and Desmond, good posts! We don't know why he did it but if he's turning down a lot of money over the next few years, he's probably got a good reason. If he decides to disclose it is up to him. I liked watching him play with the WJs but can't presume to know his life. Newsflash: Money isn't everything.

What if Legein played for fun and never wanted to get into pro hockey? but also was lucky enough to have talent and lots of potential... When a 6th-7th round decides to retire at 19-20 nobody cares. But because Legein played in the world juniors and is a second round pick it becomes unthinkable to retire so young. Some say its drugs, some say injuries and others say he's scared cause hes a slacker! Its just speculation. Well just have to wait for him to tell.

" HockeyGuy - 2008-08-21 09:19:02 ET And somehow Ken Campbell will make it out to be Dave Branch's fault." Isn't everything Dave Branch's fault? ;) Seriously; I've admired watching Legein as a player both in the OHL and for Team Canada. I personally don't care whether this young man has a serious drug problem, or health issue, or whatever; it isn't for me to decide. He has simply decided he doesn't want to play pro hockey, and that's it. Speculate about the reasons, and ridicule him for throwing away millions (potential salary), all you want. I'm sure we will never know the entire story or the real reason for his decision. It is after all, his life and he is free to choose what he wants to do with it. I'm a fan of the game and quite a few players; but, I would never presume to put myself in their place or speculate on their lives. I've never played Junior A, or Pro hockey and until I read the latest issue of THN, (article on Pat Kane), I really didn't know how lengthy the commitment is for a player to make it to the show. All things considered, I am glad I got to see Stefan Legein play hockey and I wish him well in whatever he decides to do with his life.

Like everyone else, I don't know the facts behind Stefan Legien quittying hockey. I'm not a doctor, and I think it's unfair to say he's bi-polar or pin any other medical issue on him. I'm actually going to give the guy credit. If you don't want to play, don't play. There's absolutely no sense in doing something that you don't want to do. To force people into situations doesn't make any sense, either. Alexandre Daigle went through the motions. Yes, he made money out of the deal, but he is the unanimous choice for "biggest bust ever". I'm reading some people suggesting that Legien is the result of a father's vicarious dream. Sure, that's possible, and I am inclined to believe that. Though, I don't know if it's true or not, in Legien's case; I have heard the same thing about Daigle. In closing, if Legien is quitting because he truly doesn't want to play, I have a lot of respect for him. If his Dad is trying to pressure him and his Dad tells him about all the money he's walking away from and Legien still doesn't want to play, I have more respect for Stefan, still. That's standing up and being a man.