[News] Stone announces retirement, joins the Flames development staff

[gvitaly]

He will join the devlopment staff to work with the D.




Here's the original rumor:
The boys on Barn Burner mentioned that somebody told them that Stone has got a job in the organization, but won't be playing anymore. Around the 1:10 mark.



Stone was a great story over the last couple of seasons, and I have nothing but respect for the guy. Hopefully this move will work out for both the player and the organization.

[DropIt]

Ill believe it when I see it. Expect him laced up sometime in December for some more timely goals

[Reggie Dunlop]

Probably what he’s been gunning for the last few years. Hitmen alum too. Wonder if it’s with them?

Watch for him at the development camp.

[transplant99]

Yeah as cool a story as he has been at times for this club, he just was not very good last year.

Would be awesome if he gets a gig internally though, he has been a trooper for the Flames.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Originally Posted by DropIt

Ill believe it when I see it. Expect him laced up sometime in December for some more timely goals

End of October. Outside. Heritage Classic Alumni team.

[AC]

This actually makes sense with Conroy's press conference recently.

He said he would reconnect with Stone about a position, but just knew he wanted to be in Calgary. I assumed it was regarding another playing contract, but a player development type of role would make sense too if he's ready to retire.

[activeStick]

nm

[getbak]

AC for the Wranglers is my guess.

[AC]

Originally Posted by getbak

AC for the Wranglers is my guess.

I refuse.

[CSharp]

Oesterle is a left shot - can't replace Stone's booming shot on the point!

[Chi-Town Hustler]

Would still have liked stetcher to be able to stay.

Go Flams

[nieuwy-89]

One job: Slapshot Coach

[indes]

Originally Posted by nieuwy-89

One job: Slapshot Coach

I like it! Maybe this is the flames new strategy, 50% of practices are now slapshots. The only acceptable pass is to yourself to get into shooting position, the only acceptable shot is a slap shot

WWMSD! You think Stone would get all cute and pass that puck across the slot?! #### no he wouldn't, he would rifle that thing 95MPH into the top corner from the hashmarks. You think Stone gives a #### if you're coming in for the block? Guess what, you'll only do that once. Just opening up the lanes for more blasting. Does Michael mother####ing Stone care if you're wide open backdoor, or trying for some bull#### tip? Abso####inglutely not. Blast away, crossbar height, all goddamn day.

Keep your heads down and your shot counts up.

[Locke]

[Stampede2TheCup]

Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

End of October. Outside. Heritage Classic Alumni team.

I'd love to see Stone launch his full-on rockets on net with a 60 year-old Fuhr in there.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Originally Posted by Stampede2TheCup

I'd love to see Stone launch his full-on rockets on net with a 60 year-old Fuhr in there.

Presented with that possibility, a fearful Fuhr will play for us.

[Lanny_McDonald]

I'm surprised one of our insiders were not all over this. Seems like something that would be talked about within the organization at a number of levels.

[Gaskal]

Ugh, I loved having his cannon from the point. We don't really have anyone that puts the fear of God in shot blockers now.

[Reggie Dunlop]

You'd think the development camp would be the ideal time to roll out the new AHL coaching staff....

[FlamesAddiction]

It seems like he could still play, but with the Flames wanting to give younger players a chance, I can see why the Flames might prefer to move on. And if it really is Calgary or bust for him, finding a spot in the organization so he can start building toward a post-playing career in hockey seems like a good thing.

It's really too bad his career had so many set backs. I remember when he was considered a really good prospect and he was living up to it before some bad luck.