We will probably never really know what happened with the offer sheet story, and honestly I don't want to. I want to remember the happier time. I'll always remember Weber's angry streak where it seemed like every game he was dropping the gloves. The Batman and Robin pairing of him and $uter. The mighty boom of his slapshot, the disappointment of the close call Norris trophy nominations (Lidstrom only won because he was going out), and just the shear enjoyment of watching one of the best defenseman in the league.
At one of the meet the team parties, I was able to visit the table with him and Legwand. I joked with Legwand that I needed to take a picture of him, because my girlfriend (now wife) wanted one for her nightstand. That picture was probably going to replace mine. Legwand being Legwand didn't get the joke and just gave me a blank stare, Shea busted out laughing and said "That's awesome". He then proceeded to to sign my jersey, and I told him he was my hero. He then laughed harder, and said "really?". It's moments like that I will always remember, and grateful to have experienced.
Just like time, just like pain, just like death it will all pass. We will hold Weber dear in our hearts, but it's time to start a new chapter. Take care of our Captain Montreal, he's yours now. Don't take him for granted.