Gordie Howe passes away at 88

Word came out this morning that hockey legend Gordie Howe has passed away at 88. Howe means so much to the sport and culture that his impact can never fully be comprehended. Even calling him a legend somehow doesn't seem like enough.

Here are reactions from the Islanders and players. Please stop by Winging it in Motown for more. Rest in Peace, Mr. Hockey.

Our thoughts are with the family of Gordie Howe. Rest in peace, Mr. Hockey. #9RIP pic.twitter.com/6nNTZ9qdCy

— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) June 10, 2016

A true legend of the game. You're contributions in life and in hockey will never be forgotten Mr. Howe. Rest in peace.

— Kyle Okposo (@bookerT2116) June 10, 2016

Rest in peace gordie #mrhockey

— Calvin de Haan (@cal_dehaan) June 10, 2016

Rest in peace Gordie Howe, Mr. Hockey

— Ryan Pulock (@rpulock) June 10, 2016

RIP Gordie. Always be a legend

— Parker Wotherspoon (@P_Spoonzz79) June 10, 2016

Gordie Howe was my guy growing up in Winnipeg,it was an awesome moment playing against him in my 1st NHL gm.Condolences to the Howes #isles

— Butch Goring (@91Butch) June 10, 2016

Sad day. RIP Gordie Howe. #MrHockey

— Matt Martin (@mattymarts17) June 10, 2016

Sad to hear about Gordie Howe passing, a true legend of the game. I grew up wearing #9 because of him. RIP Mr. Hockey

— Anders Lee (@leeberr09) June 10, 2016

Bill Torrey: "Gordie was bigger than most players, so his elbows were at a level that seemed to make contact with a lot of big noses."

— Stephen Whyno (@SWhyno) June 10, 2016

I'll never forget the day I got to meet and shake the hand of Mr. Hockey #StarStruck #RIPGordieHowe pic.twitter.com/cOZg8jqQHm

— John Tavares (@91Tavares) June 11, 2016

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