Panthers send condolences to Marlins, family of Jose Fernandez

The sudden, tragic death of Miami Marlins ace Jose Fernandez sent shock waves through the sports world, and the nearest NHL team joined in the outpouring of condolences.

The Florida Panthers sent well-wishes to the Marlins and Fernandez's family in a statement Sunday morning:

The Florida Panthers players, staff, and entire organization extend their most sincere condolences to the family of Jose Fernandez and the Miami Marlins organization. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Fernandez and Marlins families through this profoundly difficult time.

Panthers prospect Jayce Hawryluk followed suit on Twitter.

RIP Jose Fernandez, you were a pleasure to watch.

- JayceHawryluk (@JayceHawryluk) September 25, 2016

Several other players, including San Jose Sharks forward Logan Couture, offered their thoughts.

Waking up to the news of the best young pitcher in baseball losing his life, is absolutely gut wrenching and very tragic #RIPJoseFernandez

- Carlo Colaiacovo (@CarloColaiacovo) September 25, 2016

What a talent. Condolences to his family. https://t.co/jgcFBHAobs

- Logan Couture (@Logancouture) September 25, 2016

Crazy. So sad. This guy was a stud in the making. #RIPJoseFernandez https://t.co/vSr3KIk254

- Jakob Chychrun (@j_chychrun7) September 25, 2016

Fernandez was killed in a boating accident early Sunday morning. He was 24.

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