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Long Odds For A Fleury Comeback
by Paul on 08/12/09 at 07:59 AM ET
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from Eric Francis of the Calgary Sun,
Darryl Sutter believes Theo Fleury will get a tryout if cleared by the NHL.
“You and I could get a tryout—as long as we pay for our hotel room,” deadpanned the Flames GM yesterday, suggesting a no-strings attached camp invite means little.
That said, while trying his best to remain non-judgmental, Sutter isn’t optimistic the ex-Flames star will be capable of fitting into a league that has changed dramatically since Fleury’s last season in 2003.
“You pull for him because you think a lot of him, but six years is awhile,” said Sutter, revealing Fleury approached him during the playoffs to inform him of his intent to return to the game.
“The big thing is the calibre of training is significantly different these days. It’s one thing to lose weight, but we’ve got kids setting records with their fitness test results, let alone what phenomenal athletes like Iggy (Jarome Iginla) and Reggie (Robyn Regehr) are capable of. I think it would be very difficult for an older guy to get to those levels.”
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Being dead broke is a hellava motivator, though.
Posted by Mike @ MHH from Oklahoma City, OK on 08/12/09 at 10:24 AM ET
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If anything, it’s easier for an older guy to get to those fitness levels nowadays, thanks to technology and knowledge. I have to think that the barrier has to be that Fleury’s lifestyle choices aren’t exactly those that would make it it any easier to get to those fitness levels, to say the least…
Posted by Nathan from the scoresheet! on 08/12/09 at 09:41 AM ET