^Yes, Fleury was suspended indefinitely in 2003 for violating the terms of the NHL/NHLPA substance abuse recovery program. While suspended he could not officially file retirement papers with the league's central office, thus he was ineligible to collect the pension.
To have his suspension lifted he needed to petition for reinstatement by Gary Bettman and league doctors. Which he did in 2009. The requirements were essentially that he complete the recovery program.
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