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Originally Posted by redforever

A huge issue for me as a fan, and I know it has been discussed in other threads, is the fact that 2 former Flames have had their numbers retired while 2 former flames have just been honored as Forever a Flame. To me, that is a comparison that has been put up high for 20,000 fans to see, basically saying, we feel one was more important than the other. Honor players one way or the other but please don't do both.

While that might not have been the intent, that is how it reads to me. And I don't think that in today's day and age of hockey, you can justify that by saying, well one played more games than the other. It is very rare, in fact don't think it happens anymore, that an NHL player has his whole career with only one team.

So, if that is not the case, then let the numbers speak for themselves. And to try and justify not honoring what Fleury did for the Flames just because he speaks before he thinks is petty IMO.

Instead, try and think what he has done for others who were in his shoes and for his contributions in trying to stop the cycle of abuse.

If I have to weigh spouting off without thinking against overcoming a background like he came from and going on to help others, I know where I put my vote.

Best post in this thread. Excellent.