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Originally Posted by Sainters7
I was at what ended up being his last ever game; an exhibition game in Edmonton, and he was so noticeable in that first period. Lots of chances around the net, clearly still had the hands/head for the game. Then after the 1st, I didn't see him the rest of the game. Thought maybe his legs and lungs gave out and he was drained, it seemed that part of the game has already passed him by.
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It's unfortunate that he didn't take better care of his body.
I don't hold too much against him when he dissed the Flames after releasing him though. I am sure the trauma that he dealt with has complex effects on personality and the ability to cope with rejection. Unfortunately, it also probably led to the substance abuse and self-loathing that wrecked him physically and potentially robbed him of his swan song.
Anyway, this is getting way off topic and I am far from qualified to psycho-analyze someone. Nothing should take away from the fact Fleury was a great player and a great Flame before his life crashed.