Fleury wore his heart on his sleeve. It comes part and parcel with his personality and his challenges.
He could do a lot less with his influence, and deserves credit for the good things he does.
Life is not easy for everyone.
I don't mind the Flames forever idea, the concept is honouring the player and not shelving a number. He accomplished a lot here, and even if he departed inelegantly, it is fair to turn the focus to what is right.
* Also, I didn't hear anyone in the crowd booing his shootout winner in the pre season comeback attempt.
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