MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 Gary Roberts' NHL career is over. Unclaimed on waivers on trade deadline day, the 42-year-old veteran will not play another game with the Tampa Bay Lightning this season. He had already announced that he would retire at the end of this season. http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=270018&lid...os=topStory_nhl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan1999 81 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 What a way to go. Never liked the guy at all - he should have hung them up at the end of last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 That is too bad, you would like to see the guy at least get to finish his last season! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsrock34 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 wow Tampa has no credibility the way they treat people. They are 100% incompetent. Roberts has to hear he was waived from his F'N brother in law. Is that how you run a pro organization? The whole franchise needs the Red Wings to beat some class and sense into them. As for Roberts I wanted him on this team. I know it would not happen b/c of our cap situation but he'd have been the perfect Drake replacement. I hope he changes his mind since the only reason he was not claimed was his contract, partly over paid and partly b/c of the CBA bonus clause not being available this year for older players. Roberts as a wings next year for dirt cheap could work well for both sides Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
finalfilppula 2 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 my thoughts toward him would've been less sour if not for the franzen incident. still, shame that he left the game this way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chunkylover 26 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 Don't let Cherry near any razor-blades! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 I'll never forget the way he put the team on his injured shoulders in 2002 when half the Leafs roster was injured and he carried them all the way to the final four. They had no business getting that far, but Gary was so damned determined. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsrock34 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 I'll never forget the way he put the team on his injured shoulders in 2002 when half the Leafs roster was injured and he carried them all the way to the final four. They had no business getting that far, but Gary was so damned determined. I remember that series well. Gary Roberts was playing like a man possessed. I wanted him on the wings like 2 years before that series and a whole lot more after I watched him in that series. I still would not mind him next year if he came cheap and did not mind sitting once in awhile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightfall 871 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 Never like to see anyone with that kind of competitive drive and determination forced to retire. It sucks, but at least Roberts played hard until he was 42 and accomplished more than 99% of the hockey players out there will ever accomplish in their lifetimes. Winning a Stanley Cup, played in 3 all star games, and a ton of great stats. 1224 games played 438 goals 472 assists 910 points +229 over the course of his career :beerbuddy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I Red Wings I 40 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 Don't let Cherry near any razor-blades! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anomalously 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 What aging player would want to go to Tampa Bay? First Andreychuk, now Roberts? Especially Andreychuk, since he was their captain. If I were a free agent, I'd go there last. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HomeNugget 2 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 This is the same thing Tampa did to Andreychuk a few years back. Classless organization. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 A shame that an old warhorse had to go out like that. As someone who likes Tampa Bay, I'm absolutely appalled with their current ownership/management. Their track record with veteran players is absolutely horrible this year -- Dan Boyle deceived; Roberts treated like garbage and dumped. As much as I want to see them succeed, I hope Lecavalier gets the hell out and it wakes them up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 "Look who he's sitting next to, look who he's sitting next to." ... A rapist? Seriously though, I disagree with Grapes on a lot, but he's right on this one -- the Penguins should'nt have let him go, he was a positive influence on that team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown_Ryan 119 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 (edited) This is the same thing Tampa did to Andreychuk a few years back. Classless organization. Arent they still owned by Palace Entertainment........? Or did they finally sell the team? Edited March 6, 2009 by Hockeytown_Ryan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms_Hockey 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 I never liked Gary Roberts, but he shouldn't have to retire this way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chelios57 31 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 Too good of a player to have to go out like that. That's too bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chunkylover 26 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 Seriously though, I disagree with Grapes on a lot, I don't pay attention enough to really disagree with him. I think I can enjoy how wrong he is about some things and disagree with him without disparaging his record as a coach. It pleases me he backed the wrong horse. but he's right on this one -- the Penguins should'nt have let him go, he was a positive influence on that team. Unfortunately for them they chose their coach instead. I know they pretty much had to, but I believe if they'd let Therrien go before July, Hossa and Roberts would both still be there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladifan 680 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 I'll never forget the way he put the team on his injured shoulders in 2002 when half the Leafs roster was injured and he carried them all the way to the final four. They had no business getting that far, but Gary was so damned determined. I didn't know this, so thanks because it tempers my feelings about the Franzen business too. Like him or not, no one who's played that hard in the past should be treated the way he was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 Well............................BYE! esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted March 6, 2009 Good career, good player. Good luck to him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 Sad to see the guy go like this... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syntax 359 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 Don't let Cherry near any razor-blades! LOL "Look who he's sitting next to, look who he's sitting next to." ... A rapist? Seriously though, I disagree with Grapes on a lot, but he's right on this one -- the Penguins should'nt have let him go, he was a positive influence on that team. LOL. CLASSIC. I never liked the guy, but I definately respect what he brings to the game. Shame for him to go out like this. Tampa Bay's front office are a bunch of gutless wonders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 Well............................BYE! esteef HAHAHAHAHAHA Great quote better movie!!! I have a buddy of mine that used that line the day our Boss told us he got laid off! Then as he walked away I said, "you smell that, Smells like some one died!" Then we went off on this whole quoting the movie Tangent that had nothing to do with my boss. Anyways, back to your regularly scheduled postings! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 HAHAHAHAHAHA Great quote better movie!!! I have a buddy of mine that used that line the day our Boss told us he got laid off! Then as he walked away I said, "you smell that, Smells like some one died!" Then we went off on this whole quoting the movie Tangent that had nothing to do with my boss. Anyways, back to your regularly scheduled postings! One of my favorites! esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
