DiPietro now says he was being 'facetious' with suicide remarks

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What an absolute moron.

Rick DiPietro is now apparently saying he was "100 percent facetious" when he said he considered killing himself over his string of bad luck over the last few years.

For a moment, I felt extremely badly for him.

Now he looks like a complete and utter asshole for this — and for allowing a journalist at News 12 Long Island to believe he was serious about contemplating suicide.

Suicide is not anything to joke about — ever. And if, indeed, he was just kidding about wanting to off himself, he should be ashamed.

The Islanders are supposed to release a statement shortly on the comments. I cannot wait to hear how they spin this crap.

Yet another embarrassing moment in the saga that is Rick DiPietro.

In interview, Islanders' DiPietro says he considered suicide

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New York Islanders goalie Rick DiPietro told a journalist on Long Island he considered suicide after difficulties he experienced over the last few seasons.

The interview is slated to appear on News 12 Long Island tonight at 5 p.m. ET.

In the interim, the NY Daily News has a story on the interview. Click here to read it.

DiPietro on waivers (a tad late)

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Not sure how I missed this, but the New York Islanders put Rick DiPietro on waivers. If he clears, he'll be sent to Bridgeport of the AHL. While many pundits are saying they find this surprising, I don't — at all. This guy's been the biggest joke — and lord knowns there have been many jokes — in this franchise's history. Will be intriguing to see how this plays out.

(Update) Garth Snow discusses the demotion with Howie Rose.