skacore 2 Report post Posted August 20, 2008 According to this link: http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=246953&l...s=secStory_nhl Stefan Legein has decided to retire at the age of 19, he says he won't be attending the Bluejackets training camp but his father says "he hasn't quit anything until September 20th (training camp)", that's basically all the article says, kinda weird, he was a beauty for Canada and is a good agitator. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#19=Legend 29 Report post Posted August 20, 2008 This is very strange. Makes you wonder if something bad is going on in his personal life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted August 20, 2008 HF: His work ethic and dedication to improving his game have been lauded by coaches, teammates, and scouts alike. And he's quit? Something must be happening behind the scenes. Sad that it's come to this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted August 20, 2008 I remember this guy being the "funny guy" on the Canada World Juniors. Like he was the prankster and what not, I believe it was him anyway. I really don't get it, he was good, and a player bound to make 7 figures per season eventually. I really don't get it. There isn't really too many reasons for a player to quit at such a high level. What is he going to do now, become a banker? I seriously don't get it at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Earthhuman 8 Report post Posted August 20, 2008 Lets say hypothetically you're drafted by a team who may never make the playoffs; could retire to be free of their ownership of you? Or would you just have to wait it out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted August 20, 2008 Lets say hypothetically you're drafted by a team who may never make the playoffs; could retire to be free of their ownership of you? Or would you just have to wait it out? Crappy team or not, it's a chance to play at the highest level and maybe get traded or signed in the future. It has to be a personal reason. THat being said, I can't imagine what it could be that would make him retire so young. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightfall 871 Report post Posted August 20, 2008 I love how some people think when it comes to young hockey players. Why give up the 7 figure salary of the NHL? It was obviously a personal decision driven by personal issues. Could have been anything physical or mental, we just don't know but it will probably come out down the road. While I am disappointed to hear a great young player won't be coming to the NHL, I also have to applaud his decision. I would rather see players who are operating at 100% and ready to dedicate themselves to their team than someone who isn't ready to do that. Hopefully one day he will return ready to play in the NHL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shutemdown 23 Report post Posted August 20, 2008 Crappy team or not, it's a chance to play at the highest level and maybe get traded or signed in the future. It has to be a personal reason. THat being said, I can't imagine what it could be that would make him retire so young. Looking at the big picture, he's lived his entire life working to play in the NHL, to play at the highest level. He wouldn't just retire on a whim for no reason... I believe he has a personal injury or medical problem that may prevent him from being able to perform. I can't think of another reason for a young, 19-year-old to retire when he just got drafted and signed, while making big waves in the juniors. This kid had alot going for him, he wouldn't just walk away from it all for nothing. Either way, I hope he's alright and that he returns to play! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted August 20, 2008 I remember this guy being the "funny guy" on the Canada World Juniors. Like he was the prankster and what not, I believe it was him anyway. I really don't get it, he was good, and a player bound to make 7 figures per season eventually. I really don't get it. There isn't really too many reasons for a player to quit at such a high level. What is he going to do now, become a banker? I seriously don't get it at all. I resent that noted sarcasim. I am a banker and do quite well at it, Seriously there is more than meets the eye here. I am willing to bet that there is some discord at home with his parents. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
imisssergei 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2008 Lets say hypothetically you're drafted by a team who may never make the playoffs; could retire to be free of their ownership of you? Or would you just have to wait it out? That is a good question. I know that the Jackets own his NHL rights, for how long, I'm not sure. I know there is a set number of years that a team has to sign their draft picks before they become UFA's or go back into the draft in other sports, so I would assume hockey is no different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TerribleTed7 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2008 I'd quit too if I knew the Detroit Red Wings were in my division. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zata40 3 Report post Posted August 20, 2008 I wonder what the blue jacket fans are saying about this? Cant be to happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#19=Legend 29 Report post Posted August 20, 2008 I wonder what the blue jacket fans are saying about this? Cant be to happy. The Blue Jackets have fans? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hak 21 Report post Posted August 20, 2008 video of him during wjhc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted August 20, 2008 video of him during wjhc Oh okay, so I was right... He was the funny guy. Damn he was like the next JR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Happy Pancake 6 Report post Posted August 20, 2008 I'd quit too if I knew the Detroit Red Wings were in my division. All the best to him. Hopefully he won't regret it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted August 20, 2008 I hope that he changes his mind before that beginning of the season. He will probably regret this decision later in life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saran 1 Report post Posted August 20, 2008 video of him during wjhc lol hilarious vid, thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 Lets say hypothetically you're drafted by a team who may never make the playoffs; could retire to be free of their ownership of you? Or would you just have to wait it out? Then you pull a Blake Wheeler... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted August 21, 2008 lol hilarious vid, thanks Tavares seems like a pretty cool dude too.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
