ltgator333 3 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 (edited) http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=292512 Well there we go, he didn't cut it. I thought he had a decent chance, better than Allison making the Leafs' roster anyway. ***Moderators- fix my topic title plz and TY! Edited September 25, 2009 by ltgator333 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=292512 I'm a bit surprised after how well he has played. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 Ouch. That's gotta hurt for him. Not that I've seen the games, but it seems like he couldn't really have played much better than he has. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 I was actually pulliing for him, because I thought it'd be a hell of a story. I wonder if anyone else will move on him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest micah Report post Posted September 25, 2009 Dammit, Kenny's not picking up. I hope it's because he has Theo's agent on the phone and not because he's screening his calls again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted September 25, 2009 Sucks. Wish him well though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 I wonder if anyone else will move on him? Well, if you take the QE II north out of Calgary... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kidish 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 This sucks. It was win-win for Calgary to sign him on, even if he didn't play nightly. It isn't like he would have commanded big bucks. He looked real good for them thus far too, and I agree with some other folk around the interwebs: if a younger player was performing like he was during the preseason, he'd have made the team hands-down. I'd really like to see someone take him on for the season. Hell, San Jose needs a forward, and their last two dinosaurs have already left -- they need a spot to fill, and for cheap. Still, he did well this preseason, I think hockey fans are proud of him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 This sucks. It was win-win for Calgary to sign him on, even if he didn't play nightly. It isn't like he would have commanded big bucks. He looked real good for them thus far too, and I agree with some other folk around the interwebs: if a younger player was performing like he was during the preseason, he'd have made the team hands-down. I'd really like to see someone take him on for the season. Hell, San Jose needs a forward, and their last two dinosaurs have already left -- they need a spot to fill, and for cheap. Still, he did well this preseason, I think hockey fans are proud of him. I think he'd fit in amazingly with a young team like the Leafs or Blues, who could use some secondary scoring and cheap depth, plus a veteran who can talk to the kids about how easy it is to fall into the wrong lifestyle and thus mentor them on living the NHL life the right way, by comparison of what he did wrong... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 That's odd; he looked really effective in the preseason. I wonder whether there was a lockerroom dynamic or if it was simply that he is too old to cut it on an 82 game season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 I think he'd fit in amazingly with a young team like the Leafs or Blues, who could use some secondary scoring and cheap depth, plus a veteran who can talk to the kids about how easy it is to fall into the wrong lifestyle and thus mentor them on living the NHL life the right way, by comparison of what he did wrong... Send him to Montreal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aw1340 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 I'm a bit surprised by this, he was looking pretty good in the pre-season and was putting up some points and its not like the Flames are already loaded with scoring wingers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 (edited) "This is not a hockey story; it's a life story. Our agreement with Theoren was that he had to be one of our top six wingers and there were never any intentions of assigning him to the American Hockey League." Darryl Sutter, GM He looked good, great story but he isn't a top 6 for Calgary. Classy all around - Fleury and the Flames. Maybe someone will pick him up for 3rd line or 4th Edited September 25, 2009 by RedWingsRox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 Huh, thats strange. I guess Theo must have wanted too much...was the top 6 something Calgary wanted, or was it Theo? Stick him on the Leafs...they still need more offense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragonballgtz 273 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 Calgary should of kept him. Its is always nice to have a hungry determined player on your team. He could of been their motivation piece for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 I think he'd fit in amazingly with a young team like the Leafs or Blues, who could use some secondary scoring and cheap depth, plus a veteran who can talk to the kids about how easy it is to fall into the wrong lifestyle and thus mentor them on living the NHL life the right way, by comparison of what he did wrong... True, but the Leafs have no room for him, and the Blues are hardly in need of secondary scoring with the likes of McDonald, Kariya, Boyes, Backes, Perron, Oshie, etc. on the roster. With that said, this is bulls***. Not that the Flames need any help filling the seats on a nightly basis, but Fleury got the fans excited, and that mixed with his fairly impressive play should have been enough to earn a spot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjlegend 155 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 Edmonton's forwards have been playing like s*** this pre-season. Cusimano might be on to something. I wonder if Quinn would bring him in. The two had a connection on the 2002 Olympic team, and Quinn likes bringing in old guys (Phil Housley, Ron Francis, Brian Leetch, etc) if the role is right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akustyk 84 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 sad news. I wished this guy all the best and he sure looked poised to make the roster. not to mention he made the dome electric scoring those goals. hope he makes it with another team. he sure deserves another shot at the NHL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adubs 8 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 I'm a bit surprised by this, he was looking pretty good in the pre-season and was putting up some points and its not like the Flames are already loaded with scoring wingers. The Wings have Bertuzzi. Enough said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Systemfel 33 Report post Posted September 26, 2009 I thought they would sign him for sure. This is awful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightfall 871 Report post Posted September 26, 2009 Its a sad story. I was really pulling for him as well. I really hope he plays hockey somewhere, even in the minors so he will come to Grand Rapids so I can see him on the ice. I got a chance to see some of his highlights and I think he would be a great player to watch, even in his twilight years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Four Report post Posted September 26, 2009 He was actually playing good too! He would be sick on the leafs with Kessel and the new guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted September 26, 2009 Blah, that sucks I was rooting for him. Loved seeing him play growing up. Hopefully it's not over yet for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted September 26, 2009 He was actually playing good too! He would be sick on the leafs with Kessel and the new guys I'm in this boat with you - I think he'd be a perfect fit in Toronto with the youth there... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vilmer 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2009 A real shame, I was pulling for him big time. He was playing great as well... Burkie, go and grab him! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
