«The civil engineering company in which I had been proposed to invest large sums of money since 2013 has gone bankrupt, which has had a negative impact on my financial situation and consequently also caused a bankruptcy,» he wrote in French. «I could have tried to avoid the subject, but opted to talk openly about it, as I believe there are lessons to be learned.»
«I find this experience very trying, disappointing, and above all hurtful for me and those close to me, but as always, I'll keep pushing forward to achieve great projects despite this ordeal,» he added.
Bégin was drafted 40th overall in 1996 by the Calgary Flames and would spend several years in Montreal later in his career. He'd also wear crests of the Boston Bruins, Dallas Stars, and Nashville Predators.
He would retire in 2013 from the NHL, as a bottom-six, grinder-style of forwards. His career earnings were $6.7 Million in total.