Former Canadien defenceman Lyle Odelein facing serious health issues

Lyle Odelein, 49, a rugged defenceman who was drafted in the seventh round (141st overall) by the Montreal Canadiens in 1986, is in a Pittsburgh hospital and in seriously ill health, The Athletic’s Aaron Portzline reports.
The family of former #NHL defenseman Lyle Odelein – the Blue Jackets’ inaugural captain – asks for your prayers, thoughts and well wishes. Odelein, 49, is facing serious health issues at this hour in a Pittsburgh hospital. No further details, per the fa