This week hasn't started out well for the NHL world. 

This weekend came the sad news that Laura Gainey, daughter of Montreal Canadiens GM Bob Gainey, was lost at sea.

Today comes word that Boston Bruins rookie Phil Kessel is being treated for testicular cancer.

It's things like this that puts life in proper perspective.  

My condolensces to the Gainey family on their loss and my best wishes to Kessel for a speedy recovery.

At the risk of sounding sappy, if you've got someone out there you love, folks, why not take a moment to hug them and tell them you love them and are happy to have them in your life.