Fleury was the face of the organization of the 90's just like Iggy was this past 15 years while he was here.
Theo deserves to have his number retired or honored with that Flames for Life Banner or whatever the hell King has dubbed it.
His relationship with his teams' fans was such that one night, when he was sent off the ice to replace a bloodied sweater, someone in the stands removed and threw down a Fleury replica jersey so he wouldn't miss his shift.
True, but the jersey was too small, so he couldn't wear it, and was unable to retake the ice.
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"Isles give up 3 picks for 5.5 mil of cap space.
Oilers give up a pick and a player to take on 5.5 mil."
-Bax
True, but the jersey was too small, so he couldn't wear it, and was unable to retake the ice.
Ha still remember that game. I think he came back with a jersey #74. Beizeley (sp?) announces the jersey number change "Flames fans, welcome back number #74, Theeoooooreeeeeennnnnn Fleuryyyyyy"
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"With a coach and a player, sometimes there's just so much respect there that it's boils over"
-Taylor Hall
And six years after his last NHL game, finally sober, he petitioned for and was granted reinstatement into the league. He accepted a tryout offer with the Flames. At 41, he recorded four points in four preseason games but was cut from the roster.
Perhaps the only worthwhile moment the Shootout has ever produced for hockey.
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"Isles give up 3 picks for 5.5 mil of cap space.
Oilers give up a pick and a player to take on 5.5 mil."
-Bax
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