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Ferret	posted on 02-27-2002 @ 9:57 AM
Psychopath Registered: Oct. 00	From the site that is holy, espn.com quote: Fleury demands respect from officials -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Associated Press NEW YORK -- New York Rangers forward Theo Fleury threatened to retire Tuesday night if he doesn't get the respect he feels he deserves from NHL officials. Fleury, who has 181 penalty minutes this season, picked up 12 in the final 5 minutes of the Rangers' 4-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils. With 4:18 left, Fleury was called for tripping. He responded by slapping the puck against the boards and arguing, earning a 10-minute misconduct. After the game, Fleury insisted he's the victim of a "personal" attack by biased officials. "I'm just really frustrated," he said. "If I'm not allowed to play the way I know how to play then maybe it's time to retire, hang up the blades." Fleury's act is wearing thin for Rangers coach Ron Low, particularly since the penalty kept Fleury off the Rangers' power play with 1:19 remaining. "If he's not kicked out, it makes a big difference," Low said. "We might have tied it. He can't keep doing this." Low said he plans to talk with Fleury on Wednesday, but if things don't change, "I guess I'll have to sit him." Low will tell Fleury the Rangers need him "on the ice, not throwing temper tantrums every time a penalty is called against him." Fleury said he's lost faith that league disciplinarian Colin Campbell and commissioner Gary Bettman will try to see his side of things. "This is a personal thing with me and the referees and I'm getting a little tired of it," Fleury said. "I don't care what Colin Campbell and Gary Bettman say -- that it isn't personal. I believe that it is." Fleury was angry after watching other players appear to get away with similar infractions. "I try to reason in my head why certain guys are allowed to play the way they play, and I'm not going to change the way I play," he said. "If I did, I might as well sit and watch it on television. ... I'm tired of these borderline calls. Like I said, maybe it's time to hang it up." Fleury claimed New Jersey's Bobby Holik and goalie Martin Brodeur were guilty of penalties that went unpunished. "The way they let a guy like Bobby Holik play out there, I just don't understand it," Fleury said, adding an official simply gave Holik a "love tap" after going after New York's Andreas Johansson. He also said Brodeur "threw his gloves off after a goal was scored and he got no penalty." Brodeur, in turn, accused Fleury of playing dirty -- and not getting penalized. Brodeur and Fleury were Team Canada teammates who won Olympic gold on Sunday. "It's easy to hate the guy, he's a competitive guy," Brodeur said. "We had a big emotional win with each other. It was only two days ago." Brodeur claimed Fleury "was kicking my glove with his skate" just before Fleury scored in the second period to put New York up 3-2. "I had my glove on the puck," Brodeur said. "It's a little tough when the referees don't give you a chance to stop it." Many times this season, Fleury has been taunted by fans, opposing players and even mascots. When he responded with words or actions, he's been punished by the league. He's insisted his persecutors took advantage of the fact Fleury spent time battling a substance abuse problem late last season, missing 20 games. Fleury said he chose to get sober in part so he could participate in the Olympics for Canada. Fleury kept his emotions under control during the tournament and vowed at Tuesday morning's skate to continue playing with a cool head. Good thing they're not in a playoff run or anything that this would distract them from. Way to be a team player Fleury. Thanks to Brokenjaw for the sigpic Moss should have given the ball to his coaches to spike, or at least invited them onto the field to take part in the celebration, because they were the ones who made that score possible. But don't tell that to Randy, it would only take away from the glory he believes he deserves for being as great as he is. Click here for the whole article This message was edited by Ferret on 2-27-02 @ 10:02 AM

MrQuotes NO!!! You can't have any smiley faces in your status!!! G.O.O.F.B.A.H.G.S. Missile Command	posted on 02-27-2002 @ 10:16 AM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Nov. 00	this guys is such a character, i love him! why is he not in the wwf? See you space cowboy...

Roid Rage	posted on 02-27-2002 @ 3:07 PM
Psychopath Registered: Mar. 01	What are the odds of Fleury being taken off the ice in a strait-jacket before the season's over?

Delta Sigma Phuk Ups	posted on 02-27-2002 @ 3:13 PM
Psychopath Registered: Sep. 00	quote: Associated Press Gotta be true. Theo is the man, I hated him on the Flames. And he's an obsessive gambler which is great also. Stinky, who most certainly does NOT rule - J.Norton Someone told me once that there's a right and wrong, and that punishment would come to those who dare to cross the line. But it must not be true for jerk-offs like you. Maybe it takes longer to catch a total asshole. But I'm tired of waiting. Maybe it's just bullshit and I should play GOD, and shoot you myself. MJK

rageparty 123...Not so bare anymore since I got a number underneath my name again I also have an imaginary girlfriend.	posted on 02-27-2002 @ 9:15 PM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Aug. 01	Fleury is fuckin' awsome, it was hilarious when he shot that puck at the boards. The look on his face was classic, I just hope he doesn't retire cause of this... Shheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuut Up! Email Me Here

Flock of Moosen OA.com's Bodyguard Anger problem? What anger problem? I hate the fucking mud! USA	posted on 02-28-2002 @ 12:12 AM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Jan. 01	What a fucking crybaby pussy! Grown the fuck up you scumbag midget! Here's something to consider while you are bitching and moaning that everyone is against you. You make millions of dollars to play a fucking GAME! Do you know how many people would kill for that opportunity? Shut the fuck up asshole and try earning your money! :mad: Thanks Mrs. Moosen for the pics. You are getting good at this cut & paste thing.

Delta Sigma Phuk Ups	posted on 02-28-2002 @ 11:35 PM
Psychopath Registered: Sep. 00	Did you see the shot he took to the face tonight? And you're going to tell me Refs don't look the other way b/c he is Theo Fleury. This sucks, the Rangers are hurting big, Richter may be gone soon. Stinky, who most certainly does NOT rule - J.Norton Someone told me once that there's a right and wrong, and that punishment would come to those who dare to cross the line. But it must not be true for jerk-offs like you. Maybe it takes longer to catch a total asshole. But I'm tired of waiting. Maybe it's just bullshit and I should play GOD, and shoot you myself. MJK

Francine Banger	posted on 03-01-2002 @ 1:04 AM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Dec. 00	quote: the Rangers are hurting big, Richter may be gone soon. Dont worry about Richter leaving. HE IS NOT GOING ANYWHERE! Unless the Rangers lose every game for the next 3 weeks, and the Canadiens win every game, in which the Rangers would be out of it come deadline time. Richter is going nowhere. MSG Cant afford to have no playoffs for both the Rangers and Knicks, especially since this will be 5 years in a row that they dont make it. So dont worry about Richter getting traded. Worry about this God Awful team continuing to play with no guts and emotion. Low Must Go. This message was edited by Francine Banger on 3-1-02 @ 1:07 AM

Graffix Rulz	posted on 03-01-2002 @ 2:30 AM
Psychopath Registered: Sep. 00	I love everything Fleury does!!!!!! Instead of trying to rally the pathetic team to a play-off run all he does is worry about himself!!!! LETS GO DEVILS!!!! MARTYS BETTER!!!! But seriuosly I think Mahaltro is the best talent on the team and hasnt been used right since they drafted him in the first rd(i almost possitive it was first round). "My girlfreinds mom still hasent been born!"

Francine Banger	posted on 03-01-2002 @ 1:31 PM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Dec. 00	quote: But seriuosly I think Mahaltro is the best talent on the team and hasnt been used right since they drafted him in the first rd Who is Mahaltro? If you like the guy so much and think hes so great, shouldnt you come close to spelling his name correct. And take it from me, somebody who has seen just about every game MALHOTRA has played in the NHL, the guy can be a good role player, but will NEVER be a star in this league. He is by far not the most talented player on the team, and if you have watched any Ranger games which obviously you havent, he has been playing on a consistent basis for about 2 1/2 months now. And hes nothing more than a decent 3rd line player. He is not tough enough to be a physical force. And he doesnt score enough goals or set up any goals to be a good sniper or play maker.

Delta Sigma Phuk Ups	posted on 03-01-2002 @ 3:00 PM
Psychopath Registered: Sep. 00	quote: Dont worry about Richter leaving. HE IS NOT GOING ANYWHERE! You're probably right, I mean trading Richter would do what? Lets just look ahead to next year, once again. Low must go. I'll drink to that. Stinky, who most certainly does NOT rule - J.Norton Someone told me once that there's a right and wrong, and that punishment would come to those who dare to cross the line. But it must not be true for jerk-offs like you. Maybe it takes longer to catch a total asshole. But I'm tired of waiting. Maybe it's just bullshit and I should play GOD, and shoot you myself. MJK

Wetmeat	posted on 03-07-2002 @ 1:09 AM
Hanger-On Registered: Mar. 02	Fleury is not a little Bitch. I wish the whole team played with as much emotion as he does! Sometimes he gets carried away, but all in all, hes awesome. Your right about Malhotra, he will never be any more than a third liner. I would like to see him and McCarthy get more Ice time than they do though. Also I think they should do away with McKenna, and call up Richard Scott from hartford. I pray Richter doesnt go anywhere, deadlines commin up.

Francine Banger	posted on 03-07-2002 @ 2:09 AM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Dec. 00	quote: Also I think they should do away with McKenna, and call up Richard Scott from hartford. I dont think thats going to make any difference. Although I do agree that McKenna should be dressed alot less often. He should only be dressed for big rivalry games where you need the extra tough guy in the lineup. And Fleury definetly plays with emotion and heart and if a guy like Petr Nedved had 1/10th the dedication and heart that Fleury had, Nedved would be a superstar.

PeterDragon	posted on 03-07-2002 @ 11:30 AM
O&A Board Regular Registered: Jan. 01	quote: And Fleury definetly plays with emotion and heart and if a guy like Petr Nedved had 1/10th the dedication and heart that Fleury had, Nedved would be a superstar. Succint, and well put. Out of all of the free agents / big trades that MSG has thrown money at, Fleury is the few who ever came looking to do more than just cash his check. I always get concerned when Western Division players are brought to NY - Fleury has gone against the trend and brings his butt to the game most every night. On Malholtra - He always reminded me of Graves, who I never thought would get 50+ goals, and never did again. Even though he is probably a 3rd liner, he seems to bring intangibles to the table that make him worth more than his stats indicate. Not an untouchable, but a good guy to keep. To bad he is a forward.

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