NHL News: Former NY Ranger Theo Fleury released by the Flames; Announces Retirement
by Calm Down on Sep 28, 2009 3:39 PM EDT
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After posting 4 points in 4 preseason games, the Calgary Flames decided against the former Ranger and released Theo Fleury in their latest roster cut.
Likely only partly surprised, Fleury will hold a press conference Monday to talk about his future, as to whether he will retire or continue his endeavor to return to the NHL. "I need a couple of days." He last played in April 2003.
He gave a spirited comeback and proved that he can likely still compete at the NHL level.
UPDATE - Seems Fleury was released because the bar set for him was a bit too high. GM Darryl Sutter said he was only interested in keeping Fleury if he could "be one of our top six wingers..." There were no AHL intentions for him at all.
Monday, September 28, 2009
UPDATE - Fleury announces retirement, wanting to stay a Calgary Flame forever. "I could not sign with another team. I retire a Calgary Flame." Theo Fleury ends his NHL career with 455G 633A - 1,088pts in 1,084 games. (830 points in 791 games on Calgary - making him second on the Flames' all-time scoring list)
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Interesting, seeing as he told them he was willing to play in the A for a while. Maybe they said the chances of calling him up were slim, so they just agreed it wasn’t going to happen.
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by Rob Luker on Sep 25, 2009 1:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this is BS
I cant believe they released him.
Put him on the third line… hes better than what they got.
i really hope someone puts them on their team.(not the rangers)
ive always liked him… he was like a more talented sean avery. feisty as hell, irritating, but sure as hell could score.
the FLY line (for those of you who dont remember Fleury-Lindros-Mike York) was one of my favorite lines.
… eh whatever… i hope someone else gives him a shot cause if Claude Lemeiuex *sp could get a roster spot last season, then theo should get some time too. Why not? if he would accept a third or 4th line roll then its totally worth it.
by ImaMoose on Sep 25, 2009 2:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seems Fleury was open to playing anyway he could. It’s a shame…
"Malik now." "6 foot 6, 238, not a noted goal scorer but he's gonna give it a shot here." "Malik has not scored this year. In on Kolzig, faked it....SCORES"
by Calm Down on Sep 25, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s pretty F’ed.
I saw him get that shoutout winning goal in his first game back, gave me chills down my spine.
They should keep him for no other reason than that he is a link to their past, a team hero dating back to the 80’s.
Nevermind that he had 4 pts in 4 games this preseason. Ridiculous. Shameful.
I suppose principal and legacy mean nothing nowadays.
by old hickory on Sep 25, 2009 2:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They should keep him for no other reason than that he is a link to their past, a team hero dating back to the 80’s.
So far these past NHL players that have come back to prove a point do make an impact. It’s a shame because we know Fleury plays to win – strictly.
"Malik now." "6 foot 6, 238, not a noted goal scorer but he's gonna give it a shot here." "Malik has not scored this year. In on Kolzig, faked it....SCORES"
by Calm Down on Sep 25, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cmon Slats.....
Pick him up and sign him to a 7 yr 42 million dollar deal.
by RangerFan5 on Sep 25, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
"Malik now." "6 foot 6, 238, not a noted goal scorer but he's gonna give it a shot here." "Malik has not scored this year. In on Kolzig, faked it....SCORES"
by Calm Down on Sep 25, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just updated the story with more details that were added to the story.
"Malik now." "6 foot 6, 238, not a noted goal scorer but he's gonna give it a shot here." "Malik has not scored this year. In on Kolzig, faked it....SCORES"
by Calm Down on Sep 25, 2009 4:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
i thought he would make it.. i was pulling for him..
seriously, 4 points in 4 games..
there are plenty of teams who could use him as a third line guy.. plus hell be cheap
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by Moshe52792 on Sep 25, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thought he had it. could’ve been on 3rd or 4th line w/ nigel dawes, that would be some energy line.
by cmf1994 on Sep 28, 2009 4:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it would have been cool for him to make it, but the flames have it in their head(whether its delusional or not) that they are contenders and dont see him fitting in their plans. Cant blame them for it. Should’ve let him play in the ahl if he was willing though, would be great for attendance probably and im sure hed be a good guy for the youngings to learn from.
was watching 100 greatest ranger goals and they did a segment on fleury the year he led the league in SHGs. they showed a bunch of them and some were real pretty. always remember the fact that he was a little ball of fury and an agitator, sometimes the fact that he can flat out play gets forgotten
by Conway on Sep 28, 2009 4:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
im kinda shocked
that he retired.. i really believe another team would have given him a shot if he didnt..
he looked good enough that he could be on someones 3rd line..
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by Moshe52792 on Sep 28, 2009 4:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know Calgary’s roster, but is it possible they have the kind of young depth the Rangers have? I’m sure there aren’t many that would want to see AA sent down for a Theo revival, nor do many of us want to see some youth cut from Hartford’s line-up to make room for this dinosaur.
On the other hand, it would be nice to see him play for and retire a Flame. Nostalgia does have a place at times.
by NYdemo on Sep 28, 2009 5:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He did what was asked...
of him. Look even if it is preseason he was still a point per game player with some speed. very stupid of the Flames, i think he could have had a pretty good yr there but now we’ll nvr know.
by louielounz1 on Sep 28, 2009 7:51 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
At least
he came back showed he can play and did it clean. After all the problems and stories that came out the past few years on him, it finally seems Theo is comfortable with who he is. I wish him luck
by nomore1940 on Sep 29, 2009 10:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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