Felonious Python
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Time to begin the healing process between him and the organization. He's one of the greatest players in franchise history, and should be recognized as such. I hope there's a jersey retirement on the horizon.
I'm over it, winning the ECF last year was satisfying enough.
Time to begin the healing process between him and the organization. He's one of the greatest players in franchise history, and should be recognized as such. I hope there's a jersey retirement on the horizon.
I'm over it, winning the ECF last year was satisfying enough.
From what I've heard over yzermans dead body before Marty hits the rafters
also ya surprising on the two guys maybe not doing much but maybe more focused on playoffs of our own than doing much for their universities i hope they at least talk to the kids before games in locker room if possible .
I don't think Yzerman is a kind of guy who denies honoring people just because they had disagreements with him. Especially considering everything Marty has done for this organisation.
I bet if there's still animosity it's Marty's towards Yzerman than vice versa, anyway.
“This the first time I’m back here on a non-business trip and it really feels like I’m back in my hometown,’’ said St. Louis, who managed to squeeze in two rounds of golf at Palma Ceia since arriving in Tampa on Wednesday. “I grew up here. My kids were born here. For me on a professional level, this is where I grew up. This really feels like home.
“I know I don’t live here, but this is always a special place for me. Regardless that I didn’t finish my career here, it doesn’t take away from how I feel about this place. I really hope the fans can feel the same way.’’
St. Louis said he was blessed to play with outstanding centers in Tampa — Vincent Lecavalier, Brad Richards and Steven Stamkos. He follows the Lightning avidly on television and remains close to several of his former teammates.
“I’m very happy for Vinny,’’ he said, noting Lecavalier has flourished in Los Angeles after sitting on Philadelphia’s bench for much of the season. “He goes to L.A., scores 10 goals and has a role. He just wasn’t playing and it’s hard to see a guy who has done a lot in this league go out like that.’’
Stamkos had surgery on Monday to alleviate a blood clot near his collarbone. Although he is expected to make a full recovery, Stamkos won’t be available when the Lightning open the postseason next week.
“It’s a tough time,’’ St. Louis said of Stamkos, who could be an unrestricted free agent this summer. “Sometimes life throws you stuff ... it’s just life. You never know what the next day brings. A situation like that makes you appreciate the good days. From his broken leg to what he’s going through right now, I feel terrible for Steven. But if anyone can handle it, I know he can.
“I keep him in my thoughts all the time. He’s the face of the franchise in a contract year — and that is going to be talked about. He was playing great and Steven is at a place in his career where he has to make a decision. Right now, I don’t think anyone close to Stammer is worried about where he’s going to be next year."
“I came into the league my own way,’’ he said. “I scratched, I clawed, I found a way to stick and I went out on my own terms. I’m proud of the way I was able to be a top player in this league and stay a top player. It’s hard to do. For me to get 1,000 games ... I was trying to get one game in this league.
“You get to 1,000, it’s special. Tampa is where I grew up, it’s where I had my career. I’ll always remember being a Tampa Bay Lightning. I finished my career in New York, but I was a Lightning.’’