I'm a survivor of suicidal depression and anxiety, and I must say I'm so proud of Robin Lehner for taking that big first step of asking for help, and then following through with all the HARD work it takes to make life liveable again. Thank you, Robin, for helping to end the stigma around mental illness! As long as the stigma remains, people who are suffering will feel there's shame attached to reaching out for help, and we will continue to lose one million people worldwide to suicide. Let's end the stigma now by accepting those of us who simply have an illness, by showing compassion towards those who suffer from mental illness, and by being there for each other whenever possible. Robin Lehner, you freakin' ROCK, brother!!
Before last season I didnt think Trotz would make any difference for the Isles. Thought Lehner was a sieve and the Isles would finish way down in the Eastern Conference. I was toally wrong on both. Shows what a good head coach can do for a team and a player can always bounce back with a change of scenery. Good on Trotz and good on Lehner.
This was a very powerful and moving acceptance speech. We all have our own favorite team and players but having said I believe many fans of the NHL will now be rooting for Robin Lehner. I hope this will be the case because he deserves our admiration and respect in his fight against mental illness.
As a die hard Sabre's Fan...I COULDN'T BE HAPPIER FOR HIM......I too struggle with similarities......If only I had the courage to face it like him!!!! Kudos to you Robin
After I watched this video, I read his full story in the Atlantic. While I was reading it started crying too. This man is a inspiration to us all. Hope he continues to have success in the future, he deserves it.
I am mentally ill myself suffering from trauma and depression caused by loss of family members, traumatic situations at work(law enforcement) and a divorce. And those words at The end really stuck. So im not gonna be ashamed too for being mentally ill. Thank you
I remember my mentally idiotic quick judgement of ignorance time and time again during Mr. Lehner's days in Buffalo. Being part of the harsh and cruel "fanbase" who couldn't come close to the play career of him but thinking he sucks or is some joke of a human being. End the stigma indeed; starts with us all, but, maybe more us than you, Robin. With that, and with the inspiration you bring for the true fans; the kids, I credit you for being a true superhero.
Senators fan...I always liked Lehner in Ottawa, thought he was a good goalie. Sucks that he had to be traded but it looks like he’s doing well and I wish him all the best.
I have PTSD from my career and I’m 45 years old and I always come back to this video for inspiration to move forward and be there for my kids. To be honest the medication helps but listening to stories and leaning on other people who struggle with mental health or even people who have great advice helps so much better than anything else. Thank you to everyone who doesn’t judge even though it’s hard not too.
Damn. Sometimes, there are these moments in sports where you recognize the beauty of the whole spectacle. Lehner is fighting through Bi-polar, which is a really tough illness to understand if youre not educated on the behaviors associated with it. Truly anything is possible with the right determination and the right support system... unreal moment in the league.
Talk about wanting all three of them to win! Congrats guys. And especially, way to go Lehner! I don't know why there are always jokers waiting in the wings. We take hockey seriously!!!
I don't think that's a fair assessment of the Buffalo organization. They have had some great talent and have had some great runs in the past. Not all players will fit in to what an organization is trying to do so they will move on, no big deal.
Thank you Robin, for your true courage and 'TRUE MAN-NESS' to share honestly about your struggles❤The vulnerable/courageous man needs to be our new societal superhero!! This will most definitely be a part of the powerful things I share with Hockey Alberta, coaches, and the boys on my passionate journey of bringing Emotional Freedom Technique, (EFT Tapping), a powerful emotional/mental health and self-confidenc tool, to Bantam hockey boys here in Edmonton! 🥰🙌
One NY fan to another (albeit Sabres) ....nothing but class and respect for this guy!!!! NO ONE was more deserving after such a bounce back season........plus I loved watching them bring out the brooms against the Pens...
Robin Lehner will always be a Chicago Blackhawk Goalie Good luck in Vegas Robin lehner if u beat the hawks we support u and Vegas all the way Lehner ur my idol man And I wish you’re time in Chicago wasn’t so short lived. Have fun in Vegas from all of us in Chicago
LahaveNS so true, it’s not time for jokes during these awards, everything these days has to be a comedy! There’s a time for comedy, and this moment was definitely bad timing! Don’t know why the NHL has a person from Saturday night live hosting these awards!!
For anyone interested in his full story it's here. If you have, the time must read. I am so proud of this guy and will rooting for him in the future. theathletic.com/522117/2018/09/13/islanders-goalie-robin-lehner-opens-up-about-his-addiction-and-bipolar-diagnosis-i-could-not-stand-being-alone-in-my-brain/
Robin Lehner,,,wow ,,,,thank you. You said two words in a post acceptance interview,,,"incredibly manageable ",,,,,thank you,,I have never thought of my problems that way.
I'll never forget...." I may be mentally ill; but that doesn't mean mentally weak.......ummm......gulp...tears flowing.... Die hard Sabres fan...I thought I was impressed with the "sweep"....much much more impressed with the speech!!!! Nothing but well-wishes to you and your family
I'm a Blackhawks fan and when I heard the announcement that Chicago had traded for Lehner, I was initially disgusted. He's a very inspiring and courageous guy but an atrociously bad goalie for years. Someone apparently had some next level foresight though because he's been playing fantastic with the Hawks thus far, and nobody would have seen that coming. He truly went from zero to hero.
He was a vezina nominee last season and put up respectable numbers while playing for one of the worst teams in the league for years. You don't seem to know what you are talking about.
What do you mean? There are 2 kinds, one kind is an island covered in ice. A real life example would be Greenland, and then theres an island with Ice in its name, Iceland but that island is mostly green and not much ice
I think there is a lot more to the Buffalo story folks. He was backslid many times and was given many opportunities. So its not all about how bad Buffalo treated him. Glad he appears on the mend for sure.
Discussed by that cheer after every prhase he said. Person talks about really personal stuff and the crowd is cheering like in a Justin Bieber consert..
They were cheering, for him, what he has overcome, the light he has shined on mental illness, his hard work and dedication and proving no matter what if you're willing to work hard enough you can accomplish your dreams. This is when you should cheer, not when watching some twat lip singing.
Aiden do tell? How did John Tavares take the coward's way out? You must be some dumbass idiot. Or you're just a pitiful fool who was butthurt by John Tavares leaving the island
Aiden that is such a sweeping statement and it's utter nonsense. I didn't boo Kevin Durant. I was actually cheering for them and the Golden State Warriors against the Toronto Raptors. And I'm from the Toronto area.
Strong speech huh... Great message but he needs to work on thinking ahead of himself so you don't hear that "Ehm" at the end of every sentence trying to figure out every next one. But all that aside he really diserved it :)
"I am mentally ill but not mentally weak". Can you imagine standing up there in front of all those strangers and admit that? That's courageous!
Great inspiration.....
Not mentally weak...poignant
Lehner is a true viking 👍🏻👍🏻
@@andreasneuro7331 that is a perfect description of him
I thought the exact same thing, that was the greatest part of the speach and a great way to truly fight stigma. Impressed as f***.
“I’m not ashamed to say I’m mentally ill, but that doesn’t mean I’m mentally weak”
Thanks Peter, we watched the video.
@@incumbentvinyl9291 - And that alone, is not enough. That's the whole point.
I'm a survivor of suicidal depression and anxiety, and I must say I'm so proud of Robin Lehner for taking that big first step of asking for help, and then following through with all the HARD work it takes to make life liveable again. Thank you, Robin, for helping to end the stigma around mental illness!
As long as the stigma remains, people who are suffering will feel there's shame attached to reaching out for help, and we will continue to lose one million people worldwide to suicide. Let's end the stigma now by accepting those of us who simply have an illness, by showing compassion towards those who suffer from mental illness, and by being there for each other whenever possible.
Robin Lehner, you freakin' ROCK, brother!!
Before last season I didnt think Trotz would make any difference for the Isles. Thought Lehner was a sieve and the Isles would finish way down in the Eastern Conference. I was toally wrong on both. Shows what a good head coach can do for a team and a player can always bounce back with a change of scenery.
Good on Trotz and good on Lehner.
actually his stats in buffalo were pretty good, Buffalo was just complete ass while he was there, this is coming from a Sabres fan btw
As much as I respect Foligno and Thornton, you had to give it to Robin. Guy truly turned his life and career around.
reignofrock I wish all three of them won
@@pottytheparrot310 Yeah ! Class, all three of them.
Anything is possible: battled with a few myself...and beaten it. The shadows are always there but I choose not to look behind me
some things are possible
Sounds like denial, not very healthy.
This was a very powerful and moving acceptance speech. We all have our own favorite team and players but having said I believe many fans of the NHL will now be rooting for Robin Lehner. I hope this will be the case because he deserves our admiration and respect in his fight against mental illness.
I love lehner I'm so happy for him and wish him the best in ny
As a die hard Sabre's Fan...I COULDN'T BE HAPPIER FOR HIM......I too struggle with similarities......If only I had the courage to face it like him!!!! Kudos to you Robin
Rangers fan, crying, I know what this man goes through. He's a strong man. He should be respected by all.
After I watched this video, I read his full story in the Atlantic. While I was reading it started crying too. This man is a inspiration to us all. Hope he continues to have success in the future, he deserves it.
theathletic.com/522117/2018/09/13/islanders-goalie-robin-lehner-opens-up-about-his-addiction-and-bipolar-diagnosis-i-could-not-stand-being-alone-in-my-brain/
No rangers fan do not cry don't do it
Fantastic news and congrats to Robin Lehner he is a very deserving winner.
I am mentally ill myself suffering from trauma and depression caused by loss of family members, traumatic situations at work(law enforcement) and a divorce. And those words at The end really stuck. So im not gonna be ashamed too for being mentally ill. Thank you
No one deserved that trophy more than Robin I'll always look up to him. Happy to see what he accomplished this season
I remember my mentally idiotic quick judgement of ignorance time and time again during Mr. Lehner's days in Buffalo. Being part of the harsh and cruel "fanbase" who couldn't come close to the play career of him but thinking he sucks or is some joke of a human being. End the stigma indeed; starts with us all, but, maybe more us than you, Robin. With that, and with the inspiration you bring for the true fans; the kids, I credit you for being a true superhero.
Amen; John
Rangers fan here. . . Lehner, good luck in everything you do, I’ll always be a fan
I'm a Swedish Rangers fan
Senators fan...I always liked Lehner in Ottawa, thought he was a good goalie. Sucks that he had to be traded but it looks like he’s doing well and I wish him all the best.
Takes a real man to admit all that. Good job.
I wholeheartedly agree with my entire soul 🥰
I have PTSD from my career and I’m 45 years old and I always come back to this video for inspiration to move forward and be there for my kids. To be honest the medication helps but listening to stories and leaning on other people who struggle with mental health or even people who have great advice helps so much better than anything else. Thank you to everyone who doesn’t judge even though it’s hard not too.
Congrats to this guy and the entire organization for sticking with it!
God Bless you Robin Lehner. Such a class act.
I’ve always had so much respect for robin. He’s always been my favorite player.
Damn. Sometimes, there are these moments in sports where you recognize the beauty of the whole spectacle. Lehner is fighting through Bi-polar, which is a really tough illness to understand if youre not educated on the behaviors associated with it. Truly anything is possible with the right determination and the right support system... unreal moment in the league.
The link between a winning coach and his most trusted goaltender is both very important and underrated.
That took guts but more than anything showed true character. Good on you sir !
Robbin gou are what every person in the world needs. God Bless You Man.
Talk about wanting all three of them to win! Congrats guys. And especially, way to go Lehner! I don't know why there are always jokers waiting in the wings. We take hockey seriously!!!
Respect to this guy very emotional speech
That took courage, respect man.
Best moment of the whole season.
Good Luck Robin! Much love
Bruins Sweden play Gloria
@@willduguid2593 play my meat flute
One of the best success stories in sports history right here.
I guess this year proves , if u wana win get outta buffalo (lehner,o’reilly)
jamie yah but I’m couple years I’ll be the opposite
Khajiit I hope so 🤞
Or be an addict or be jealous of young talent
imagine risto
I don't think that's a fair assessment of the Buffalo organization. They have had some great talent and have had some great runs in the past. Not all players will fit in to what an organization is trying to do so they will move on, no big deal.
Thank you Robin, for your true courage and 'TRUE MAN-NESS' to share honestly about your struggles❤The vulnerable/courageous man needs to be our new societal superhero!!
This will most definitely be a part of the powerful things I share with Hockey Alberta, coaches, and the boys on my passionate journey of bringing Emotional Freedom Technique, (EFT Tapping), a powerful emotional/mental health and self-confidenc tool, to Bantam hockey boys here in Edmonton! 🥰🙌
3:58 somewhere Braden Schenn is bawling his eyes out and clapping like crazy.
Before the season began I knew that not all was lost. But my God they got their respect back! They're no joke.
One NY fan to another (albeit Sabres) ....nothing but class and respect for this guy!!!! NO ONE was more deserving after such a bounce back season........plus I loved watching them bring out the brooms against the Pens...
I love this Dude!
Never give up!
Love ya Lehnny, from Buffalo.
Marik me too
Robin Lehner will always be a Chicago Blackhawk Goalie Good luck in Vegas Robin lehner if u beat the hawks we support u and Vegas all the way Lehner ur my idol man And I wish you’re time in Chicago wasn’t so short lived. Have fun in Vegas from all of us in Chicago
Here Lehner you dropped this 👑
I miss him so much.
Wow. Wow. Go to 3:55.
Quote of the year
Just awesome!
Respect!
Who are the cold hearted A-holes that dislike this?
Pens fans
I come back here for the listen and motivation
These presenters ... what are you doing? Donuts? Get some hockey legends up there to present, or fans, or other players.
LahaveNS so true, it’s not time for jokes during these awards, everything these days has to be a comedy! There’s a time for comedy, and this moment was definitely bad timing! Don’t know why the NHL has a person from Saturday night live hosting these awards!!
Welcome to Chicago!
That’s my goalie 😢
Snubs the hug at the end
If u mean the lady in beige dress she was pointing to him where to go off stage. She was up there for all the awards.
How do you not root for this guy? I’m a Ranger fan.....
Amazing speech.
Also, anyone know the name of the song used during the nominees?
Who’s here in 2024 after the news button ?
For anyone interested in his full story it's here. If you have, the time must read. I am so proud of this guy and will rooting for him in the future.
theathletic.com/522117/2018/09/13/islanders-goalie-robin-lehner-opens-up-about-his-addiction-and-bipolar-diagnosis-i-could-not-stand-being-alone-in-my-brain/
i liked keenan as the host but this award deserved more respect from him tbh
Awesome.
Robin Lehner,,,wow ,,,,thank you. You said two words in a post acceptance interview,,,"incredibly manageable ",,,,,thank you,,I have never thought of my problems that way.
I'll never forget...." I may be mentally ill; but that doesn't mean mentally weak.......ummm......gulp...tears flowing.... Die hard Sabres fan...I thought I was impressed with the "sweep"....much much more impressed with the speech!!!! Nothing but well-wishes to you and your family
💚 My NEW HERO 💚
Wow!!!
5 goalies won in 10 years? i guess it's true that goalies have issues! being serious though, so inspiring, i hope he stays strong
I'm a Blackhawks fan and when I heard the announcement that Chicago had traded for Lehner, I was initially disgusted. He's a very inspiring and courageous guy but an atrociously bad goalie for years. Someone apparently had some next level foresight though because he's been playing fantastic with the Hawks thus far, and nobody would have seen that coming. He truly went from zero to hero.
He was a vezina nominee last season and put up respectable numbers while playing for one of the worst teams in the league for years. You don't seem to know what you are talking about.
Who is that sitting in front of Barry Trotz ?
Who is that at 3:05?
thomas greiss
Then Lehner went on to coach Iceland at the Goodwill Games
Good job 👍
I've rewatched this so many times. And I just now realized how he looks like wolf the dentist stansson. Maybe it's just the hair.
What an acceptance speech
Yeah it was horrible... um uh um uh um
@@joedonovan6890 nice troll
@@sonder006 Thanks Buddy!
he looks like the ice land coach from Mighty ducks 2
What do you mean? There are 2 kinds, one kind is an island covered in ice. A real life example would be Greenland, and then theres an island with Ice in its name, Iceland but that island is mostly green and not much ice
Moment of silence for the woman who tried to shake his hand at the end and got left hanging.
On a second glance, looks as if she was motioning which way for him to exit the stage.
LEHNER!!! LEHNER!!! LEHNER!!!!
Who was the donut guy? And why did he eat a donut when reading up Lehners name?
Uhhh yea
Buffalos gotta be pissed after the year he’s had
I think there is a lot more to the Buffalo story folks. He was backslid many times and was given many opportunities. So its not all about how bad Buffalo treated him. Glad he appears on the mend for sure.
Mr Glenn Qaugmire
Reminds me of Gunnar Stahl
Very courageous of Lehner but can we take in the hostess was eating a donut the whole team and couldn’t even shake his hand
Take a shot everytime he looks at his trophy
Discussed by that cheer after every prhase he said. Person talks about really personal stuff and the crowd is cheering like in a Justin Bieber consert..
do you mean disgusted? if so, why? they are supporting him while he is up there talking, its actually pretty nice.
@@glennhagstedt Let him speak. I gues cultural it's differences..
@@roimari In sweden this is considered nice, they are recognizing valid points and by applauding gives appreciation.
@@glennhagstedt Noo. It's respectfull to listen not to cheer for everything..
They were cheering, for him, what he has overcome, the light he has shined on mental illness, his hard work and dedication and proving no matter what if you're willing to work hard enough you can accomplish your dreams. This is when you should cheer, not when watching some twat lip singing.
Bad 40
4:13 😂😂😂 she got rejectef
She was telling him where to go
Nope. She was leading him where he needed to go.
Joe looks 69, not 39
rispeck
16 thumbs down?? okayyyy
he looks like the russian from D3. js
So happy Thornton didn't win.
4:14 he left that hand hanging how rude
She was leading him where to go, not going for a handshake lmao
Random Gamerz lmaoooooo right
That blonde should have got the "ass like an onion" award---it's making me cry
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This is why you get out of buffalo
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Guy thanks a few people, and says a couple of words. Hardly "moving". Not denigrating Lehner in the slightest.
His wife look 54
queenhiphop1002 glad that’s all you took away from this, well done.
Never forget that John Tavares took the cowards way out
Aiden do tell? How did John Tavares take the coward's way out? You must be some dumbass idiot. Or you're just a pitiful fool who was butthurt by John Tavares leaving the island
This comment makes no sense lmao... just another classless isles fan.
Munn34 y’all booed Kevin Durant suffering a career threatening injury but yeah lmao I am so classless
Aiden that is such a sweeping statement and it's utter nonsense. I didn't boo Kevin Durant. I was actually cheering for them and the Golden State Warriors against the Toronto Raptors. And I'm from the Toronto area.
@@23Linehan thought we were talking about hockey? Idiot
Strong speech huh... Great message but he needs to work on thinking ahead of himself so you don't hear that "Ehm" at the end of every sentence trying to figure out every next one. But all that aside he really diserved it :)
That's just hockey players man
They play hockey for a living not public speaking
@@willduguid2593 I would say you talk for a living to. You certainly talk more than you practice anything in life if I'm being like that ;)
@@heydumbass758 Sure :) But some players could be presidents how well they do speeches.
He really “diserved” it? You should really work on thinking ahead of yourself and learn to spell. But all that aside, you’re a douche.
3:55 - Unfortunately this is a grand contradiction.
If you are mentally ill, then you are by default mentally weak.
If you don't mind that he's a Trump supporter he seems like a pretty neat guy.
people should never judge one another for their political stance.
Really?
Lehner sucks, if the knights wanna win they need to put in Fleury
This tweet didn't age well...
Yessss raise it like a cup because that's all u getting.
Why are comment sections cess pools for little boys to try and get a cheap laugh?
KAWAHI LEONARD let him have it recovering from mental illness the way he did it is pretty remarkable
Robin has already won. He did so when he took the fight and by doing it publicly he will help others winning against their demons too.
Ur a embarrassment to Toronto kid get a life
You're not a Kawhi Leonard fan. You can't even spell his name right.