Paramedic Mike O'Connell

Better late than never when you consider it's really a pre-season story:

Former Bruins G.M. Mike O'Connell is now a pro scout for the L.A. Kings and was at a preseason game in Atlanta when Ranger scout Frank Effinger had a seizure and collapsed. O'Connell administered CPR until paramedics arrived, likely saving Effinger's life.

In a world where so many of us, laymen, would abstain from administering medical help in hope not to deteriorate the victim's well-being, O'Connell should be praised for courage and skills.

And yes, different courage and skill set he used when he traded away Joe Thornton, while with the Boston Bruins.