The Secret Life Of Bobby Ryan | Sportsnet Presents

[@davidrobins4025]

Bobby Ryan is a great hockey player. His early life almost destroyed his opportunity to play hockey professionally. I lived in Owen Sound during his days playing with the Owen Sound Attack. I'm very thankful I had the opportunity to see him play then - AND now. Keep playing great hockey, Bobby. I' cheering for you.

[@Eminim97]

i loved him on the ducks. i still hate the ducks for not trying their best to keep him

[@C.M.Giordano]

I've always had a lot of respect for Bobby Ryan. That increased significantly when he admitted he had a problem and sought help to overcome it. Now, learning about all of this, it's hard to put into words the amount of respect I have for this man and his resilience.

[@johnstanton7118]

Man this is crazy. Takes a lot of guts to put this out there. Glad he got sober!

[@sebz1390]

God bless Bobby Ryan. 2nd overall pick with all this mental abuse. Now sober, true legend.. God Bless

[@FrankyMarinino]

I heard about this guy a couple weeks ago. This is one of the most insane sports stories I've ever heard.

[@Anthraxicus]

Thank you for posting this very human story. It helps make my personal burdens easier to bear, so thank you to all involved. I appreciate it greatly.

[@ITDBruins]

I recently had Bobby on my school's sports podcast and he's doing really well rn! We talked about his rehab, obviously that first game back, Olympics, World Juniors, etc. As a UFA, he says he wants to be picked up by Nashville, if any team wants to pick him up, since he just recently moved there with his wife and kids.

[@milothegreat3831]

I liked this dude before hearing this. Now I love him! This story is unbelievable!

[@thoushallnotsimpever4169]

Dad said " It wasn't the first fight I've been in", nah dude it wasn't a fight it was an Assault!! Attempted murder against a female, just because she tries to protect herself doesn't make it a 'fight'.

[@twistoffate4791]

I wouldn't want to have anything more to do with a vicious, criminal, coward like Bobby Ryan's dad, who beat his mother.

[@robertnahum5823]

Exactly. His mom, like alot of abuse victims go back to the abuser...he almost killed her...somehow she thinks it won't happen again...until...

[@_PK5_]

Ok man

[@_PK5_]

@@robertnahum5823wow dude

[@CrashOutTiming718]

Exactly his dad is a little steroid fresk coward

[@elainakosmidis8657]

I can relate. Wishing this family lots of luck with future endeavours. 🙏

[@pokematt8182]

This never fails to bring a tear to my eye! And now Bobby’s mom passed, only that POS remains

[@Ron-zd1jo]

Its so sad that angel is gone. :( A truly wonderful lady to go through so much for her son . A real angel god has her now. That arrogant DB sitting there trying to flex his arms to look big and bad.SMH

[@JustinW2980]

I know he’s had issues since so I wish him all the best for the remainder of his career.

[@Jeanette1994]

No doubt his issues got worse after his mom passed of cancer in 2016

[@megiraffe79]

what does the Dad mean, 'its not the first fight I've been in'?? umm...he just beat a defenseless women to a pulp, thats NOT a fight. Thats domestic abuse. Unless I missed something?

[@gabe-po9yi]

His eyes actually lit up and he smiled when he said it. He was proud of himself for the fights he’d had.

[@BoboMcBooboy]

Just playing devil’s advocate, but I think he meant that he knew he could become violent in situations. As in he knew he had a temper and could blow up on people. Men or women. Still awful. Again don’t misconstrue what I said as a defensive of him or his actions. Just explaining what i believe he means by that

[@megiraffe79]

@@BoboMcBooboy yeah..u have a point. Really, I can't see some one saying that in a public interview. Unless they are extremely sick minded

[@jamesmckeon9139]

Not the first time he beat his wife

[@BoboMcBooboy]

@@megiraffe79 because like you, I know the first time I heard him talk about it the tone and body language I think is what caught me so off guard... the way he talks about beating a women to a pulp like he’s not disturbed in the slightest by what he did... that’s what I personally believe is the most messed up

[@Derek-Adams]

Original air date of this was 2013. Bobby has had an okay career and 2017 seemed to be his best, but he’s continued to struggle with personal issues. And he’s still struggling with alcohol. Is anyone shocked he’s already once divorced and immediately remarried? You don’t witness your father beating your mother nearly to death, see your mom forgive that kind of behavior, watch your dad skip the country (again, mom approves of that behavior), move you away from your home, force you to live a secret life for years - all during your formative years - and not come out on the other side f* up. Telling your kid all these bad behaviors were done under the pretense of helping you?!? That isn’t love, that’s narcissistic and fear-based personalities justifying their behaviors under the guise of love. These parents didn’t do anything for Bobby; they did it for themselves.

[@intentionaloffside8934]

One of those stories that proves the truth is stranger than fiction.

[@SammieScotia]

Love Bobby Ryan. Not only is he one hell of a hockey player, his spirit is si uplifting. I think of this young man often when I hear similar stories. I wish he go play for the VGK. Bless his heart and his family!

[@ajmpatriot4899]

Wow, what a story! Bobby Ryan is a cool name, like a superhero or hockey player. Welcome to Detroit Bobby, we’ll take care of you bud! 🙏❤️

[@venomsnake9689]

Detroit is a dumping ground for another 3-4 years bud

[@ajmpatriot4899]

@@venomsnake9689 I don’t think so, but I lean towards the positive. Last year I was saying they could make the playoffs. 😳 They need the right mindset. I don’t know how a team acquires that.

[@davidpp330]

His Father didn’t hide to avoid prison. He hid to protect his child. wtf. The Father was wanted for beating the Mother! That Father is guilty as sin! His excuse is an outright lie! And why is this adult Son and his parents acting like he is a 6 year old! This video is beyond bizarre! It’s stupid!

[@Webblesss]

His mom is so strong! She got abused by his dad but yet still put Bobby’s future and life before hers! What a great loving mom 🥺

[@HenrySgroihockey]

Bobby Ryan has always been my favorite hockey player

[@HomerDPoll]

Basic rule to follow. Your in charge of your own life & actions. So make sure you don't do anything that's going to be totally wrong. Drugs, alcohol, cheating, stealing, abuse, its not that hard! Treat others how you want to be treated. Would you want your daughter treated as a punching bag? You get the picture.

[@chrisbryz1652]

Great respect for him wish you would have signed with the flyers this free agency

[@FrogmanFNG]

Recovering heroin addict here, every day is a fight. I’ve always loved Bobby. I loved watching him at the 2010 games. This thing is hard for those of us that can’t just pick up or use and say “that’s enough” and stop. We have a demon in us. I’m so proud of Bobby.

[@donpM.A.D.4412]

Much respect to Bobby ❤😊. From Connecticut..

[@sctvfan1313]

Thank you for sharing this -- im now a bobby ryan fan!

[@mikek3658]

"Not the first fight I was in." Bruh you beat the eff out of your wife. Quit playin

[@_PK5_]

Ok dude

[@antoniodayrit4144]

Bobby, you’re one of the best hockey player with a bright future!

[@misternewt]

Thanks for coming to Detroit and sharing your story Bobby.

[@clamboni9]

That night wasn't a one time thing, it was just the one night it got so bad the police got involved. She was the girl that once in a while had a black eye that you could still see despite the giant sunglasses she was wearing inside.

[@lhayashi7835]

So he beats his wife, jumps bail, isn’t owning up to his crime, runs to another state, and his wife decides to join him and put Bobby in that situation!? What kind of family is this? Poor Bobby, he deserved better than that. And they use his hockey as an excuse to make this all ok. The father says he’s doing it for his son? If he cared about his son he wouldn’t have gotten into this mess in the first place.

[@videogameplayer0552]

The wife joined him and put him in that situation because she forgave him. Something you don’t really understand. Also, they moved to California, because that’s where they had good hockey programs for Bobby, and he played in the 2001 Quebec international peewee hockey tournament, with the LA jr Kings. California just provided Bobby with a good hockey environment, and now he’s in the NHL, so yeah. Don’t complain.

[@mmaaphilliates]

People make mistakes nobody is perfect...what matters is if they learn from them ...I guess your a perfect angel

[@twistoffate4791]

L. Hayashi, Well-stated on all points & observations.

[@Gryphind0r]

Everyone makes mistakes

[@varavarala313]

"wasn't the first fight I was in"..from guy who beat up his own wife for no reason. Sorry for Bobby.

[@mikecows828]

Who beat his wife

[@LSRepts]

@@mikecows828 you even watch the video?

[@fedup7941]

The power of parents love for their child.

[@brl0522]

His eyes. Wow

[@richardhenk2118]

You root for guys like Bobby kudos to him he's well like around the league

[@whumpdonkey2478]

First time I've seen this , crazy stuff and story but I wanna say WELCOME TO THE DETROIT REDWINGS BOBBY RYAN , I think your gonna do Amazing things in Detroit 👍

[@willygoat4113]

3 goals in 2 games so far!!

[@willygoat4113]

@@leeving3954 he’s gonna get traded at the deadline. Besides he really enjoys playing in Detroit under Steve Yzerman. Bobby Ryan doesn’t need your pity😂

[@luvhrxses]

@@willygoat4113 Welp, you were wrong

[@willygoat4113]

@@luvhrxses he wasn’t traded because he was injured lol

[@mikek3658]

.... and it's gone!

[@mikeboston421]

not sure how this got missed, but Bobby Ryan's mother died of cancer in 2016, RIP Melody!

[@aileen694]

5 minutes in, my first thought: WHY isn't this man in prison?

[@GeneHutchings]

BOBBY I AM SO GLAD YOU ARE OK SO SORRY YOU AND YOUR MOM HAD TO GO THRU ALL OF THAT GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY 🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@gabe-po9yi]

I call bs that his dad ran away because he wanted Bobby to have a good life with both parents. He wanted his son to be a hockey star and wanted to control his progression through the leagues.

[@Michaeleism]

That's exactly what I thought. It's about money and control, nothing else.

[@c2bmusic868]

It's amazing but when it says he's "come to terms" I get really mad because the guy went into full blown addiction and recovery, and you never fully "get through it".

[@McCracken_9]

That must have been one hell of a phone message

[@ecanet]

The story focuses on “Bobby on the ice”, what about the wife/ mother, what exactly made the father so angry, what was the extent of her injuries, how long did it take for her to recover?

[@terryhindley3292]

funny coming from a dysfunctional family theres only one word I NEVER HEARD IN THE WHOLE SHOW LOVE!!!!!

[@richardbarber2441]

Bobby played in the Sound stayed a buddy's place. I'm glad he's back!

[@PabloSanchez-hj5fb]

His dad does not seem remorseful at all

[@Yung433]

U probably don’t have issues in life and think life is always perfect for everyone I can’t relate to alcohol and family and life is far from ever to be perfect.

[@stinkybutthole3765]

@@Yung433I come from a long line of alcoholics. Not one of them is abusive alcohol is not an excuse.

[@muddydog6605]

@Yung433 What's any of that got to do with him not being remorseful?

[@JP_HKY_777]

I love the mom! Love the whole family! U just gotta love Bobby Ryan:)

[@JP_HKY_777]

U just gotta love Bobby Ryan:)

[@JustinW2980]

The reporter said that Bobby’s father didn’t go on the run for himself but for his family. Really, are we sure about that?

[@calebelio10]

Justin Williams is WRONG! Chris Simpson is a AMAZING reporter. Missi Pyle is #1!

[@charliemike1096]

That father triggers a lot of warnings, raises lots of red flags ...

[@jjhofstra5956]

Emotionally tough to watch...

[@paulbaker9086]

This was uploaded last month, and I think THAT one was already an upload

[@catboy1672]

Biggest thumbs up I’ve ever given a video.

[@ghoster3078]

That father of his I think he was on steroids, body building and rages over nothing! There is more to this story their not telling.

[@slooky14]

I was thinking the same thing

[@Lisa-fp1gw]

His mom was his Hero! What an amazing woman!

[@matthewveteto8379]

Dad still doesn’t show remorse on this video

[@schaefersshitposts]

Respect for Bobby but even for his mother. After the all of the instances she didn’t want to charge him speaks a lot silently.

[@JanoyCresva]

She knew the paycheck was in her son and if he goes away, the paycheck goes away. She wasnt into hockey enough to keep him interested.

[@debutts7723]

@@JanoyCresva Nah, you must not have kids.

[@RobSchroeder-m3w]

This was before the alcoholism happened apparently. That’s what I was expecting this to be about but got a whole different crazy story instead. Just wild. All the trauma he indured would drive most people to use. Sad stuff. Happy he got past it though

[@HenrySgroihockey]

Who else feels bad for Bobby Ryan

[@juliananalysts]

Truly inspiring

[@derekpeiderek7396]

We love Bobby Ryan up here!!! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@Wardup04]

Father LOVES playing victim. Just listen to him speak.

[@Chiefsfansince-qb1kt]

What an incredible story! As I watched, I kept expecting something truly catastrophic to happen. But I am pleasantly surprised to see how these 3 people pulled together when it mattered most, and now they're probably more happy with each other than they've ever been. This was inspirational!

[@johnboisvert993]

What a disrespectful thing for Brian Burke to say. “I wanted him to fail” On what planet does the general manager of an NHL team say that about a player he is going to draft. Bobby Ryan’s story is one to admire for its perserverance and dedication. Nice to see him shove it back in Burkie’s face

[@fgc_thunder8700]

🙏 to him right now

[@Tigui09999]

He's tweeting for the sens as i send this. He's been paid enough tu sustain for his mom and maybe dad(if he changed). The man has become my favorite player for his own unique hands skills. Let's pray for him.

[@missyannp36]

Thank you for sharing this very private part of your life.

[@1974gladiateur]

Same happen to me until one day I told my father that if he touches my mom again I will kill him myself. On top of that everyday I was going in school I was getting beaten.

[@shatner99]

Hope you guys are doing better. Never be ashamed to ask for help.

[@nterone7137]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓

[@berrianfancs]

God bless this family they deserve peace

[@Dano99118]

Any insight on that phone message that set off dad?

[@AddaxCrazy]

Does anyone know why this was reuploaded

[@jimbodangle178]

Story of strenght, resiliency and determination, something we need now a days

[@jacobkotai3710]

Money

[@yungterv198]

@@jacobkotai3710 7k views is bringing 0 money lol

[@canadiandrumer]

he got traded

[@SpookySpenny]

Anyone know what he’s doing now since he didn’t get a contract extension from Detroit??

[@Finhaamugt]

Would it be possible to get Finnish subtitles for longer videos !?

[@varavarala313]

yes, i mean no.

[@TheZillatattoo]

Glad hes on the wings now. Hated the ducks, lol. Stevie Y will keep him straight.

[@patrickmcleod1892]

Awesome story.. shows how a families love for each other can overcome anything.. i wish them all the luck.

[@loiskuper1694]

What a great kid

[@paulwarwick1569]

Maybe the best Junior A hockey player Owen Sound has ever had.

[@edwardd6528]

This is an amazing story.

[@jtvalentine6]

What was the phone message that made Dad go nuts?

[@megiraffe79]

That's a good question...but I think the Dad was already a rage-a-holic. A phone call doesn't mean anything. No matter what it was about. The interview is pretty weird...the Dad seems to actually believe a phone call justifies his actions, which just shows how much of a tyrant he is

[@williampope290]

A man Her lover. Left a provocative message about needing her sexually again.

[@joebanish7517]

Welcome to Detroit Bobby!

[@F-1415]

Dad just saw a meal ticket in his son. Period

[@robnad8583]

Thumbs up too You Bobby Ryan 👍

[@kideos3236]

Bobby's father seems like someone who will not take responsibility for anything. From what I am observing I don't like him.

[@muddydog6605]

Absolutely no remorse and smiling talking about it. Big red flags

[@skateboardingkid9363]

Best hockey player

[@dylanbushmire2623]

We all know he didn’t pick Kramer for the reason he said we all know why you picked Kramer bob

[@abbyobrien5655]

Why did he pick it

[@TheBloomingBoom]

Trauma really takes a toll on the soul

[@treygray2817]

I'm surprised a felon was able to get into Ottawa. If you have so much as a DUI you're considered inadmissible.

[@itz-luigi1210]

His dad has a Napoleon complex

[@mayureshanmuhunthan3876]

Isn’t this a reupload?

[@cenaboyle]

Wasn't it uploaded last week

[@patrickmcleod1892]

I just became a Bobby Ryan fan even though I'm Canadian lol

[@edzarpa4923]

I'm praying you return to Ottawa

[@AlexKy39]

I honestly do hope he’s doing better, people like him deserve a second chance.

[@darrenh116]

A restraining order issued in the US would not be valid or legally binding in Canada. There would have been nothing "illegal" about his mother and father being together at his draft in Ottawa.

[@fivehole4822]

Respect

[@ny_rangers_updates]

And one of my new favorite player is Bobby Ryan!

[@brl0522]

How did they pay bills?

[@arkknight92]

Wish the ducks didn’t trade him to Ottawa. Boudreau just didn’t know how to play him back then.

[@csnide6702]

Bobby Ryan was a bright spot on a dog red wing team..... always liked him - he was great on a good Ducks team.

[@daveallen9921]

If you are wondering whether or not to watch this show my vote is : don't bother. Appreciate the story, but, creepy dad made me fast forward thru his interviews and now I feel sorry for the kid. Mom gets what she wanted. meh. I cant see the value of the show beyond catharsis for Bobby Ryan. Unconvincing, ugly, lip service. Sorry that Chris Simpson and to smile at that guy. Good luck Bob Ryan.

[@Jeanette1994]

Pretty sure his mom passed of cancer in 2016

[@billharker5424]

An amazing story

[@stacydornan9765]

Great story,never new anything about this my cuz knew him when he played in Owen Sound

[@Silverfox1966]

Not your first fight big guy how many other ladies did you have a fight with and how many men ? Wanna fight me ?

[@teamsaunz]

Can’t wait for his return to Ottawa when the Red Wings visit the Sens. I was so mad that the Sens bought him out. Hopefully it’s the last stupid move by Dorion and the Sens.