Fleury straddled a high and low scoring era. I think he was one of the most talented guys in the league, let alone Flames history. Absent his issues, I think he would have had an HOF career and approached the league's best point getters.
For whatever reason, he's also always seemed to me to be less than the sharpest tool and a bit of a self-promoter. I've given him the benefit of the doubt because of his backstory - I think he's had to claw for everything his whole life.
On topic: it's clear that Johnny is a Flame with one of the best tool boxes ever. Maybe Kent, maybe Fleury, had skill sets close to his. Can't think of many others.
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