I'm in the group that doesn't want to see his number retired. Fleury was a good player but not a good person. There is a reason why this team was so bad when he was here and he was a big part of the negativity that surrounded the club. Losing and controversy followed him around. He wasn't a class act and had harsh words for the club several times after his departure, even after giving him a tryout. Retiring a number should only be for the guys that were great on and off the ice and I don't think Fleury deserves that honor.
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