Wake Me Up When September Starts

September's Suicide Prevention Month, and BG's riding solo for this one. He wanted to say something instead of letting the month slide past, so he opens up about dealing with anxiety and tells the hockey story that makes it land: Corey Hirsch, a Stanley Cup goalie who hid what he was going through for thirteen years, and the NHLPA's First Line program, built on the idea that the guy two stalls down is the first one to notice.Before that, the hardest story in the sport right now. Matthew Mayich collapsed during an outdoor conditioning session at Arizona State on August 20th and has been in a coma since. His family's attorney now says there's zero chance of recovery and is disputing the school's account of that workout.Then the full rundown going into camp week. Makar's twenty million dollar reset, Hellebuyck going public, Quinn Hughes as the next domino, the September 15th contract cliff, expansion to Houston, and a season that's structurally different with 84 games and a playoff cap. Plus McKenna to Toronto, Brady Tkachuk next to his brother, Babcock back behind a bench, Ovechkin at 929, Malkin's last ride, and Burns chasing the ironman record. Rookie showcases the 12th through the 15th, camps open the 16th, puck drops the 29th.Bolts fans get the camp picture, Hedman's health, Sam O'Reilly turning pro, and the Kucherov extension question.Content warning: this episode discusses mental health and suicide.⸻If you're struggling, you don't have to handle it alone.988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988 (US/Canada), or chat at 988lifeline.org Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741 24/7, free, confidential.BG's DMs are open @CellyCentralpodcast. Not a professional, but he'll answer.⸻📧 cellycentral92@gmail.com 📱 TikTok & YouTube: @CellyCentralpodcastI'll catch you on the other side of the glass.