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Originally Posted by AcGold
I don't know, he made a good point. He just comes off as a little bitter in the press. I knew Theo personally (for about 20 years until I lost contact with his son). He's got a good way of saying the right thing the wrong way when the mic is on, when it's off he's much more relaxed and quiet (actually quite humble in person with no press).
Johhny is in the league at a good time, if only the refs would call some slashes before his wrists are all messed up. Fleury's skills were off the chart too, could skate laps around everyone and dangle like Kane without his skates laced up. By far the most talented player I ever skated with, including Lanny and Iggy.
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Did he though? He always talks about how much tougher it was 'back in the day' but never acknowledges that todays players are bigger and faster. The skill level of the average player is much higher as well.
If Fleury played in todays NHL he would be in the penalty box or suspended for half his career.