FFS, bow can he not be in the HHoF? 5’6” and utterly fearless. Strong two way player, great speed, soft touch handling the puck, and a killer shot. I was only starting to become a true hockey lover later in his career, but even in his later years, after leaving Calgary, I never saw #14 give up on a play. And knowing now what he had to go through when he was younger, and how he persevered...come on. That’s courage. He’s an inspiration for other survivors of abuse. The knock against him is that his candor rubbed some people the wrong way. Really? I find his honesty refreshing. Theo tells it like it is. No bullshit. If that rankles a few power brokers, tough. He won a Cup, and a Gold Medal. Scores 1,088 career points (455 G, 633 A) in 1,084 games played. Over a point per game in the regular season-in perhaps the toughest of eras-that’s impressive as heck. He did it in the playoffs, too. 79 points scored (34 G, 45 A) in 77 playoff games. The guy made one post season all star team (1994-‘95 second team), and just missed out with third team mentions in both 1990-‘91 and 1998-‘99, and a 4th in 1995-‘96. Two times he finished in the top 5 for the Hart, and 5th in the Selke in 1990-‘91. Put Theo in!!
@Bradydog-in7ut
8 ай бұрын
Before reading your post, I wrote the same thought about him not being in The HOF! He was one of the great players of his era.
@FlamesEnjoyer
2 ай бұрын
People don't like his politics and what happened to him apparently is an embarrassment to the league sk they won't let him in. That's what I heard
@jackbloor8524
6 жыл бұрын
If you haven’t already read his book, a truly unbelievable story. So much admiration for him.
@donwoods4936
6 жыл бұрын
Jack Bloor me too born on same day and year as me
@berry4432
4 жыл бұрын
I came from reading a little bit of the book and it truly inspires me
@slovenskamoc9839
4 жыл бұрын
I own read that book
@coryfrey6199
4 жыл бұрын
@@berry4432 wtf is you saying here?
@berry4432
4 жыл бұрын
cory frey I’m saying I read his book, and I relate heavily to it.
@aivokallo77
6 жыл бұрын
Fleury also has an individual NHL record for most shorthanded goals in one game: 3
@1joshjosh1
4 жыл бұрын
I did not know that. I don't think that one will be beat for a while
@Jim-pq9pm
3 жыл бұрын
In the same game, he also got the record for the highest +/-: 9
@Hotsauce-cj7kj
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing. Had no idea.
@andrew-rn9ui
2 жыл бұрын
@@Hotsauce-cj7kj it was all the cocaine 🤣
@andrew-rn9ui
2 жыл бұрын
@@Jim-pq9pm cocaine is a hell of a drug lmao
@sota_59
6 жыл бұрын
Should be in Hall of Fame
@donwoods4936
6 жыл бұрын
sota59 I agree
@Doggnutt
6 жыл бұрын
All the small guys owe him some thanks as he paved the way for the little guys. Don't think there was anyone his size with more heart and grit, then add in skill. No one.
@BameronCerry
6 жыл бұрын
Doggnutt Marty St Louis came close but Fleury was the most passionate by far
@Doggnutt
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah. I always liked Marty but they didn't give him a long enough chance and stuck on the 4th line until we traded him. Fleury has the passion and grit that is hard to match. Him, Smyth, Iggy. These are a breed I hope to see more of.
@hillhead11
6 жыл бұрын
Only player to score a Hat trick where all three were shorthanded. Such an underrated player
@benjaminblakemitchner8365
6 жыл бұрын
Seeing Theo again has me on the brink of tears. More than the brink. He brought so much to hockey and as another very short person he is my biggest inspiration despite two separate career paths one a hockey player the other a writer, musician, activist, and I'm also thinking of writing a hockey movie screenplay. I remember going to a game in Montreal in 1999 and shouting "THEO! THEO! THEO!" Lucky for me there were a lot of Ranger fans at that game! He really honored the Flames and were he on that team today they'd be constantly in the playoffs. Thank you Theo.
@xxxnyb
2 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t say he’s a “very short person” 😂
@calixa
6 жыл бұрын
The definition of "hate to play against him, love to have him on your team"
@aniketjyoti247
4 жыл бұрын
In It To Spin It Tkachuk and fluery both.
@creenation6609
4 жыл бұрын
Smallest guy with the 'Bighest heart's & Physicalness of a giant. Thanks for the Memories Theo.. 🦅 One of the Best players Calgary has ever had!!
@likkidixx
3 жыл бұрын
Hope to visit Calgary sometime, you play a bit worse hockey than Finns but let's see.
@pixlbaronbrebrepixlbaron9251
3 жыл бұрын
Proud Flames fan since 1994 loved to watch this guy so much. Thanks Theoren
@pvhep4036
6 жыл бұрын
This Titan should get more recognition!!! HoF and Flames should retire his number! You were a beast Theo!! Cheers!
@Gabeghouls
4 жыл бұрын
“Number 76 in your program, number one in your heart: Theoren Fleury.” Hell yeah.
@Junokaii
5 жыл бұрын
An interesting fact about Theo Fleury is that he is the only player in NHL history so far to have a short handed hat trick.
@hibbidyjibbidyy
Жыл бұрын
i did not know that, going to be hard to top that
@hibbidyjibbidyy
11 ай бұрын
the last thing you want is theo getting out of the penalty box on his wayy to a unassisted goaltender
@hibbidyjibbidyy
11 ай бұрын
and somhow all onside
@acepilot87
2 жыл бұрын
How 14 isn't hanging from the rafters in Calgary I have no idea. The heart of the team for so long and the quintessential Calgary Flame. (Also, I forgot there was a period where he and Lindros were playing together. The sight of The Big E towering over Theo very much makes me chuckle)
@catsfive
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this, SN! Hands down my fave player of all time.
@one7decimal2eight
6 жыл бұрын
when I was young I remember watching a game where he was in the penalty box, got out and immediately went back in for boarding or charging. I wish I could remember when that was. it was hilarious. I haven't seen anyone go out and back in as fast as that before or since.
@one7decimal2eight
6 жыл бұрын
Bruins Boy what are you prattling on about?
@edwardsedwards7145
2 жыл бұрын
Its a Saskatchewan thing. See who can get in the penalty box the quickest after getting out. I think it was some crazy bastard from Wappala that holds the record.
@jasonyoung3538
6 жыл бұрын
Fleury can't be in hall of fame cause he was to good for NHL. This guy give is heart and soul for hockey
@richard.6681
3 жыл бұрын
I hope to meet this great human someday.
@MisterRay187
4 жыл бұрын
One of the best " little guys" played like he was ten feet tall and bullet proof!! Should be in the HOF
@romangagne5842
6 жыл бұрын
One of my all time favourites, Theo deserves to be in the Hall of Fame and or have is number 14 retired by Calgary! Had a chance to meet him a few years back as well!
@cantarooots
6 жыл бұрын
Respect to Fleury. Beats the odds everytime.
@jamieh4148
6 жыл бұрын
Watched him in junior and everyone knew he was going to be special. Point a game player over his whole career, 50th all time, should be in the HOF.
@carlmichaelcordes
Жыл бұрын
I just purchased a game-used Theo jersey from the 98/99 All Star Game & I had to come back & watch this video again! Fleury & Hasek we’re my two all-time favorite players to watch in the 90’s 🎉
@andreyrybchinskiy9768
5 жыл бұрын
What a talent. Witnessed his performance in Rangers. Remember the season, with his 7 shorthanded goals.
@glenhay4537
11 ай бұрын
Fabulous player a hall of famer big time!!!
@ThePuruluu4ever
4 жыл бұрын
Im a Pittsburgh fan from Sweden but i have always admired this player. For me , he is solid in the hall of fame.
@joe-vl3nd
Жыл бұрын
Great player 👍🏴
@Zamppa86
4 жыл бұрын
The iconic "little guy" who played tougher and harder than most players who were a head taller than him. Hall Of Famer with no doubt!
@passthedutchie90
6 жыл бұрын
I loved Theo’s passion since the day I saw him in juniors. He had some personal battles but I admire him and loved witnessing his career. Great collection of clips of an NHL great.
@jaytaylor629
6 жыл бұрын
The Flames should retire Theo's number if they haven't already.
@benjaminblakemitchner8365
6 жыл бұрын
Truer words never spoken, mate.
@Tubewings
6 жыл бұрын
They don't really retire jerseys anymore. They had the "Forever a Flame" thing where they honoured past Flames, but they haven't done so since 2014, when they inducted Joe Nieuwendyk (the other FAF they inducted was Al MacInnis, in 2012). It should be noted that Calgary has not issued #14 since Fleury left the team in 1999, so it's unofficially retired.
@benjaminblakemitchner8365
6 жыл бұрын
That's good to hear about Theo. I guess Calgary is different from other teams meaning other teams may more likely retire them.
@nhlvan
5 жыл бұрын
they haven't, and he isn't even in the "forever a flame" category that MacInnis and Nieuwendyk are. It's a shame.
@jpodell007
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@FreedomFleury
Жыл бұрын
Pound for pound Theo is the greatest NHLer of all time.
@Sincopare
4 ай бұрын
Hmmm, food for thought
@JaymeKnyx
2 жыл бұрын
The absolute best of the best!! What a beauty!! 🍒
@shaneupham2097
3 жыл бұрын
THEO one one words comes too mind HERO Theo was literally my hero growing up tiny small guy but just never stoped
@aidanproulx8343
4 жыл бұрын
Bruh the dudes only like 5”6” yet he plays tougher than players who are like 6”6
@aeroengpilot3975
6 жыл бұрын
I have been waiting for a video like this for a looooooong time! Thanks. Greatest Flame ever!!
@coryfrey6199
4 жыл бұрын
brought tears to my eyes man!! fkn love that dude.....obviously a Calgarian here ;)
@ChrisB10
6 жыл бұрын
What a great player
@lightdestructions
6 жыл бұрын
ChrisB10 what about kipprusoff jersey?
@BameronCerry
6 жыл бұрын
Read his book when I was still in high school. Still watch videos on the guy and admire him just as much as I did when I started reading his biography. If he were taller and didn’t have inner demons to always battle, he could have been better than Messier
@csnide6702
Жыл бұрын
he had more skills than Messier
@waynedem468
3 жыл бұрын
Love him or hate him, is truly one of the very best. And pound for pound...reach....stride length...of course that all counts. And yet.... with that in mind he might be the best ever
@BrodyYYC
5 жыл бұрын
I remeber watching the game where he got the blood all over his jersey and then put on the autographed one! The energy from his passion to want to get back on the ice was infectious!
@SpeedinBulletPodcast
2 жыл бұрын
As a little black kid growing up in Philly hockey wasn’t the thing but in the 90’s everyone was a flyers fan, seeing the big guys like lindros and leclair was cool but seeing Theo Fleury made me a hockey fan for life
@stevecombs7749
4 жыл бұрын
Every time I see the busted lip segment, I wonder who has that pre-autographed jersey that Theo slipped on. Talk about a great piece of sports memorabilia to have!
@pavelmadl9705
2 жыл бұрын
What a player he was!
@brettsmith5903
4 жыл бұрын
Man he got that one season shootout winner me and my brother went insane. One of my favorite hockey memorys.
@Hotsauce-cj7kj
2 жыл бұрын
One of my top 5 hockey idols. Love Theoren.
@lc389
4 ай бұрын
He was great. Gritty, determined Canadian hockey player with skill. Loved this dude.
@ArchivingClownWorld
4 жыл бұрын
Amazing, truly inspiring individual.
@julianlavalley7454
2 жыл бұрын
he was my favorite when I was a kid. he was small but he played big and he was fearless and played with all his might. I read his book I hope to meet him one day.
@simonmarshall19
6 жыл бұрын
Please Calgary Flames . I wish #14 was retired now
@Gantzz321
4 жыл бұрын
apparently, 11 years was not enough for the Calgary Flames.
@simonmarshall19
4 жыл бұрын
Greg Ward I hope he goes to the Hockey Hall Of Fame cause he’s clean & Sober now
@ethan0080
4 жыл бұрын
i am gratefully that able to play against him on the Charity game. He's on break away and i make that save. And then he came over and tap my back saying nice work kid.
@MynameisMikeee
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for posting this video!!
@irok81
6 жыл бұрын
Cool video. Brought back alot of memories
@jimcrowflag4457
6 жыл бұрын
Amazing just Amazing . Really pumps me up for the 2018/2019 season as a Flames fan . Even though we don't have a player like him on the team I mean Johnny Hockey is small and can score and has the hands but doesn't have his fire . No disrespect to Johnny Hockey just saying ...
@AdamtheGrey02
11 ай бұрын
I still recall an early season game way back in 1989 watching the Canucks play the Flames and seeing little Theo lay a nice hit to the boards against 6 feet 3 inch Harold Snepsts. He had the heart of a lion when he was out there.
@StevensRetroVault
7 ай бұрын
Man, I would love to see another Theo Fleury in the NHL. I met the guy once, and on another occasion spoke with Mike Bossy about him while at ESPNZone in NYC. I know the guy had a rough ending, but if you were 5' 6" and one of the best players in the league with a target on your back, while everyone else is a foot taller...you'd have some struggles, too. And not just keeping your teeth. The guy was all heart and the very reason I felt brave enough to try hockey myself.
@AN-yr7nm
3 жыл бұрын
What a legend
@paulpanza1474
4 жыл бұрын
What an amazing player. Talent grit big time player. God bless u theo!
@joshm5156
4 жыл бұрын
Loved watching him growing up
@LukeWelchPianist
4 жыл бұрын
What an underrated talent!!!
@keh956
Жыл бұрын
That fact that this man hasn’t been inducted to the HofF and had #14 retired is mind blowing
@TheNewsstandMan
6 жыл бұрын
Fleury played the game with fire. I remember as a Swede, Fleury playing with that school yard attitude against us in the Worlds. I hated him, but I thought he was supreme. Hate-Love-Respect.
@completefabricationmachine7915
2 жыл бұрын
he should be in the Hockey Hall of Fame
@matthoffman6962
4 жыл бұрын
How he’s not in the hof boggles my mind. Look at his numbers!
@southernpacific7200
4 жыл бұрын
4:07 the Phoenix Coyotes logo looks awesome on center ice.
@JMC-The-Director
5 ай бұрын
My favorite player growing up as a kid
@everly-shadystudios9900
4 жыл бұрын
The little man who can! Very intense dude lots of fun to watch.. not to mention his signature Jersey tucked in the left side of his pants only
@FAKEMD
6 жыл бұрын
So fun to watch as a Ranger
@6153-w2u
6 жыл бұрын
This just made my day ;)
@shaneupham705
4 жыл бұрын
he should be higher then hall of fame Theo should be a God especially younger kids his struggle defines every waking moment from the booze and drugs his pain should be always remembered number 14 god bless Theo
@csnide6702
Жыл бұрын
Love him or hate him... He was sheer excitement on the ice.... ! Whether it was scoring or collecting penalty minutes - he was going to be on that scoresheet in some way ... ! quite the man.
@johncrumb8529
9 ай бұрын
How COULD you hate him or ANYONE with heart like that.
@csnide6702
9 ай бұрын
@@johncrumb8529 some do..... but not me ... He was great !....
@Gantzz321
6 жыл бұрын
my all time favorite player
@deebly_goncerned
6 жыл бұрын
Back in the good ol days when you could hack someones hand off when they were on a breakaway and you don't get penalized for it
@michaeljoseph8674
6 жыл бұрын
Truth my top hand wrist has been broken a few times and I played with a splint..The refs did not call every dam thing..You fought off opponents for the puck like a man..Now you touch anyone and bam its a penalty..Its a shame..I blame betteman
@bangyahead1
5 жыл бұрын
@@michaeljoseph8674 Blame the insurance company which insures the NHL players. People getting thumbs severed is a hassle the NHL doesn't need.
@Kris7831
4 жыл бұрын
SPURDO!
@bonniesmusic4336
4 жыл бұрын
He was such a fabulous hockey player:)
@bugsbunny6557
3 жыл бұрын
Enjoying your book,on last chapter.Warrior Canadian💋❤
@freedomfreedom9523
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing great Canadian hero
@MrGhazkull
4 жыл бұрын
Great Work! Do more of this Videos pls 🙏
@forrestnorris
4 жыл бұрын
I swear every Canadian has a uncle lil like this what a crazy dude such good hockey
@Doug-zl8nb
4 жыл бұрын
Very very talented kid he made things happen out there
@chipperbusterfleury5860
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah he was a wrister all the way but he did slap some hos not really but kinda
@hagabur2891
5 жыл бұрын
The bloody Jersey moment is my favorite
@symphony_of_fire
2 жыл бұрын
one of the greatest
@ShowingYouOnline
3 жыл бұрын
He should’ve made the team during the comeback. Best player on the ice.
@neilwhitaker6284
3 жыл бұрын
The thing is about Theo Fleury is he has just as much heart off the ice as he did it on and he is grown to be a heroic man. I'd vote for him to be Prime Minister, Canadian hero and legend.
@Doug-zl8nb
4 жыл бұрын
This guy could play hockey he was amazing
@rippidysmallz
2 жыл бұрын
Theo deserves to be in the HOF!!
@mikeysrants4527
4 жыл бұрын
Wish his comeback in 2009-2010 panned out, at least for a season or two. Was great to see him play with iggy and kipper etc. for a brief time
@chipperbusterfleury5860
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah katzman really excited the crowd with a fleury of slappers
@ElMakz
5 жыл бұрын
theoren fleury the most unique hockey name ever. really unique and cool name
@georgehampton25
5 жыл бұрын
Would love to see the play when he was on a breakaway, Fuhr came out to challenge him, he tapped the puck under Fuhr, jumped over him and scored into an empty net! Classic Fleury!
@happylostsouls3327
5 ай бұрын
Awesome hockey player 🙏🔥🙏🔥
@lapprilappri9355
2 жыл бұрын
Great player
@stevejohnson204
3 жыл бұрын
Guy averaged over a point a game and was a tough as nails player. Hall of Famer No Doubt.
@Niko-xe5ty
4 жыл бұрын
“They can’t take that away from us!” But they can tax it ;)
@ondrejruzicka1271
6 жыл бұрын
He was that kind of player you hated, when he played against you, but you want to have fighters like him on your team. Very satisfying to beat him, and that makes the game great.
@t-bonecollecting88
7 ай бұрын
he is the amazing player back in his day who think theo fleury will be in the hall of fame
@seanlo8330
4 жыл бұрын
That last shootout goal..I was there 💪🏽
@0utlaw685
4 жыл бұрын
Best player to ever tie the laces. God I love Calgary flames.
@georgehampton25
4 жыл бұрын
Curious. How many players picked 166th overall (I believe) and half way through their rookie year is a player every team in the league would take in a heartbeat? Some of the greatest successes in the world come from people who have been abused in one way or another. In no way meant to give any credit to Graham James who can count himself lucky I'm not king.
@keeperofthebonessean2872
4 жыл бұрын
Just a sparkplug. Should have been a franchise player for the Flames. Due to the terrible management we suffered for years he was just one of many who got away. Hall of Famer for sure!
@MisfitPhobia
6 жыл бұрын
Great video! Put him in the HOF.
@PinkyThumbs
5 жыл бұрын
im a ducks fan and think he should be in the HoF! Gotta love little guys that play big. Put him in the hall already!
@alrightstudios2145
4 жыл бұрын
Put him in the Hall of Fame!!!
@mcj88
4 жыл бұрын
The fact that it's been 20 years since he left the Flames and they _still_ haven't retired his #14 is a travesty.
@gordanblansky7137
4 жыл бұрын
McJohnson why do people care so much? It’s literally just a number
@Day23458
6 жыл бұрын
The better Fleury
@Aarnavo
6 жыл бұрын
Damian F hmmmmmmmm........ let me think
@chipperbusterfleury5860
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah well I wouldn’t remember I think we were two brothers who liked sports
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