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10-20-2015, 12:07 PM
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That's too bad....he's still serviceable in a reduced role in this league.
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10-20-2015, 12:09 PM
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blows my mind. that's tough. he had a lot more hockey in him still...
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10-20-2015, 12:09 PM
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Sucks to see him go out this way,
He was a fantastic flame and his service was appreciated. Glad he gets to enjoy some quality time with his family now.
Well earned rest Curtis.
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10-20-2015, 12:10 PM
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I didn't expect him to get paid big bucks but man I never expected this.. imagine if the Flames had extended him last summer instead of trading.
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10-20-2015, 12:10 PM
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Good luck GlenX! Best of luck.
I'd gladly switch bank accounts with you and live off the interest into my golden year starting from my early 30s!
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10-20-2015, 12:11 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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Whoa. I did not see that coming.
Enjoy ranching and rodeo Glencross. You earned it.
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10-20-2015, 12:11 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Boca Raton, FL
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Wow. I'm honestly shocked his stock fell this far this fast.
Good luck Curtis. Enjoy retirement and the ranch!
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10-20-2015, 12:13 PM
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Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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I'm really surprised he didn't find a job in the NHL but if he is happy, financially comfortable, and wants to retire to spend time with his family then all the power to him!
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10-20-2015, 12:14 PM
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Location: Vancouver
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Tough to be a victim of economics rather than his own play (although he didn't do himself any favors last year in that regard).
He's a wealthy man, but much less so than he likely could have been. I'm sure he'll have a great time with his young family and I wish him luck in his future endeavors! Thank you for the efforts, Curtis.
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10-20-2015, 12:15 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Calgary
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Thanks for the memories! Best of luck to you Scoreface
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10-20-2015, 12:15 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
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Kind of sad news that it ended so fast for him. There was a time where he and the Flames were talking contract last year but couldn't make the numbers work. That has to sting for him and his agent. He went from fetching 2nd and 3rd round picks at the deadline to out of the league. Talk about your stock falling steeply in a short amount of time.
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10-20-2015, 12:19 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Austria, NOT Australia
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crazy how fast those things can go in the NHL.
I wish him all the best in retirement. Really liked him as a Flame.
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10-20-2015, 12:21 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MattyC
Tough to be a victim of economics rather than his own play (although he didn't do himself any favors last year in that regard).
He's a wealthy man, but much less so than he likely could have been. I'm sure he'll have a great time with his young family and I wish him luck in his future endeavors! Thank you for the efforts, Curtis.
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I think hes a bit of a victim of both.
That being said, Glencross really is the face of an upcoming schism within the NHL.
With the inherent benefit of moving to faster, younger, hungrier and cheaper the guys in the middle will be squeezed out of the picture. If anything Glencross is one of lucky ones that can still go out on his own terms.
Other players may have to become AHL journeymen or ply their trade in Europe or Russia. Which isnt terrible. I know of a guy that got drafted but just couldnt ever make it anywhere near even getting a sniff of an NHL gig and hes been playing in Berlin for almost a long time now.
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10-20-2015, 12:22 PM
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Sorry things played out this way for Glencross. Hope the ranch treats him well.
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10-20-2015, 12:22 PM
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That is too bad to hear. I thought he would for sure be able to find a job in the NHL.
He never seemed like a guy that would go play simply for a paycheck and a guy that has a lot of interests outside of hockey so I guess it is not too surprising to him retire rather than go to Europe/Russia/AHL.
I enjoyed watching him as a Flame and was disappointed that his time here kind of ended on a bad note with many fans.
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10-20-2015, 12:28 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Vancouver
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I am sure he must have had some decent European options, but in the end, you have to consider valuable your time is after you have a nest egg.
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10-20-2015, 12:33 PM
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Quote:
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That's too bad....he's still serviceable in a reduced role in this league.
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Like the Oilers #1 line.
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10-20-2015, 12:37 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Auckland, NZ
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I'm sure he's got lots of connections in the oil patch if he ever wanted to go that route too.
Enjoy the ranch, big guy!
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10-20-2015, 12:41 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Park Hyatt Tokyo
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I'd like to have retired at 32 also.
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