Guest Four Report post Posted September 29, 2009 (edited) Theo Fleury decides to retire as a Calgary Flame as opposed to continuing his comeback elsewhere, after being cut. As per TSN http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=292955 Edited September 30, 2009 by Four Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinWing 26 Report post Posted September 29, 2009 That's too bad, would have been a nice story. Both Fleury and the Flames were very classy about the situation though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted September 29, 2009 Nice to see Fleury make a proper farewell. Hope he has a peaceful retirement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputman 1,268 Report post Posted September 29, 2009 *Can someone put the U in Fleury? there is no I in fleury! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted September 29, 2009 Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't think this is a re-retirement. Pretty sure he never retired before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcallan 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2009 *Can someone put the U in Fleury? Dont worry, Americans like removing U's from words. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calfan 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2009 Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't think this is a re-retirement. Pretty sure he never retired before. You're right Toby. He never retired previously, he was under suspension. I think he made a legitimate attempt to come back and I think the Flames gave him a legitimate shot at it, but ultimately it was a nice way to get him back in the league, allow Flames fans to say a proper goodbye and allow him to retire with some dignity. A nice end to a difficult story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Four Report post Posted September 29, 2009 You're right Toby. He never retired previously, he was under suspension. I think he made a legitimate attempt to come back and I think the Flames gave him a legitimate shot at it, but ultimately it was a nice way to get him back in the league, allow Flames fans to say a proper goodbye and allow him to retire with some dignity. A nice end to a difficult story. It is too bad he is retiring though, he still has gas left in the tank to play for another team =[ Toronto could deff use him and his veteran leadership. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnoldbuck 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2009 Perhaps I'm just being a giant homer here, but I have to believe if this was a Red Wing situation, just the way our organization is, we would have signed him ... even if it was to a very small roll where he would play sporadically. After how classy Calgary and Theo were during this whole thing, (as mentioned before) I just thought it would add that additional level to the organization ... obviously something most teams just dont do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsFan4Life 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2009 Theo was always fun to watch a little crazy but, fun to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDetroitRedWings 286 Report post Posted September 29, 2009 I always hated the guy. So I have no sad feelings hearing this news. In fact, I would like to throw out a "don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out Theo." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 *Can someone put the U in Fleury? Dont worry, Americans like removing U's from words. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 I'm not gonna lie, I was pulling for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 He really looked solid out there, and got 4 points in 4 games or so I think... I don't know, I really wish he would have got the job and by how he played, It looked like he deserved it, but oh well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cern 0 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 Shame he won't be back, it would have been quite something if he returned for a handful of games on Calgary's 30th anniversary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted October 9, 2009 His life in a new book: macleans dot ca. The fact is still alive to tell his story is the story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NGKEIB 32 Report post Posted October 10, 2009 I'm still waiting for someone to suggest that we sign Fleury now that Franzén is injured... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
