{"id":489380,"date":"2026-03-06T16:21:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T16:21:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/489380\/"},"modified":"2026-03-06T16:21:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T16:21:14","slug":"former-canadiens-defenseman-gilbert-delorme-reveals-prostate-cancer-battle-on-bpm-sports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/489380\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Canadiens defenseman Gilbert Delorme reveals prostate cancer battle on BPM Sports"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This is the kind of news that stops us in our tracks, especially when it involves someone as well-liked as Gilbert Delorme.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday morning, the former NHL defenseman dropped the mask during his regular appearance on BPM Sports.<\/p>\n

Around 8:30 a.m., in the middle of the morning show, Gilbert took a moment to open up about a reality he had been keeping to himself for several months.<\/p>\n

We learned that he recently battled prostate cancer, an announcement that shook the Montreal media world.<\/p>\n

We know him for his boundless energy and his outspoken nature, but this time it was the human side speaking, with disarming vulnerability.<\/p>\n

This unexpected revelation also explains why some had started to wonder about his general state of health.<\/p>\n

Delorme explained that he ultimately decided to speak publicly because several people had been sending him messages.<\/p>\n

True to his usual self, he did not want to keep any secrets from his listeners and his longtime fans.<\/p>\n

Let’s be honest, it is a harsh reminder that illness does not choose its targets, even among our former warriors of the ice.<\/p>\n

The former Montreal Canadiens number 27 went through this ordeal with the discretion we have come to expect from him, but the emotion was palpable on the radio.<\/p>\n

Gilbert is a pillar of sports broadcasting here, and seeing him go through such a battle touches us all deeply.<\/p>\n

The news immediately created shockwaves, but it also sparked an incredible wave of support.<\/p>\n

Gilbert Delorme reveals prostate cancer battle during BPM Sports appearance<\/p>\n

We can all agree that delivering such testimony live on air requires a level of courage that goes far beyond what we see during a hockey game.<\/p>\n

Gilbert chose transparency to reassure those who were worried, once again proving his great class.<\/p>\n

The former defenseman, who played 541 NHL games, shows that he is still capable of taking the hardest hits.<\/p>\n

His resilience in the face of this recent diagnosis commands the admiration of his colleagues and Canadiens fans alike.<\/p>\n

We raise our helmets to you, Gilbert, and we are very happy to know that you are still in the game with us.<\/p>\n

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Former Canadiens defenseman Gilbert Delorme reveals prostate cancer battle on BPM Sports<\/p>\n

Are you touched by Gilbert Delorme’s courage?<\/p>\n

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