Edmonton Oilers centre Colby Cave in coma after suffering brain bleed

Many people are concerned about the health of Edmonton Oilers centre Colby Cave, who has been placed in a medically induced coma, the team announced.

Cave suffered a brain bleed overnight, the Oilers said, and the 25-year-old has been admitted to the critical care unit at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto.

#Oilers & @Condors forward Colby Cave has been placed in a medically-induced coma & admitted to the critical care unit at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto after suffering a brain bleed overnight. Please keep Colby & his wife Emily in your thoughts & prayers at this time.

— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) April 7, 2020

“Last night and today have been the worst days of my life,” Colby’s wife Emily said on Instagram. “Colby is currently in surgery and they are fighting to keep him alive. We need a miracle. Please pray for my husband and best friend.”

The Battleford, Saskatchewan, native split this season with the Oilers and AHL Bakersfield Condors, appearing in 11 NHL games. He has appeared in 67 NHL games with the Oilers and Boston Bruins during his career.

UPDATE: #Oilers & @Condors forward Colby Cave is out of emergency surgery at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto. Doctors removed a colloid cyst that was causing pressure on his brain. He remains in a medically-induced coma. Emily & his family ask for continued thoughts & prayers.

— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) April 7, 2020

He really is a fantastic person. Stay strong @Cavemn10, Emily and the entire Cave family. We are all thinking about you. ❤️ https://t.co/izCoBkd89G

— Sam Gagner (@89SGagner) April 7, 2020

Thinking of our boy Caver in these tough times. Everyone send your strength and prayers to him, his wife Emily, and his family. Teammates past and present are all thinking of you guys! 💙🧡 https://t.co/RnD7rTFcqV

— Keegan Lowe (@klowe4) April 7, 2020

All love Cave Man. 💙🧡 pic.twitter.com/JCe17gRJuf

— Bakersfield Condors (@Condors) April 7, 2020