Former NHL coach Pat Burns has been released from a Florida hospital, his family confirmed Thursday.
Burns, who has terminal lung cancer, was hospitalized outside Tampa, Fla., on Sunday — his 58th birthday — suffering from pneumonia.
His cousin Robin Burns confirmed Thursday afternoon that the former Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs coach is doing better.
"He had a little set-back — not like the stories that had his demise that I've been hearing today," said Burns, a former NHL player.
"He was in the hospital for some treatments, and he had a touch of pneumonia. He's on antibiotics, and then [they] sent him home today. He's recovering at home."
Burns said his cousin is in good spirits.
"He's great — a good Irishman. You're always in great spirits."