Should Theo Fleury be in the HOF?

[NickyFotiu]

I'm surprised he is not. He was a legit weapon. A legit 7 time all star. A guy who scored a point a game in over a 1000 regular season games. He was also a point per game playoff scorer. He did all that at 5 foot 6 inches. I would really like to see him in the HOF. Especially with all he had to overcome.

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[Ace Card Bedard]

Yes, he was a star player.

 

[I Hate Blake Coleman]

Shit personality. Burned bridges everywhere he went. Weirdo conspiracy theorist. No thanks.

 

[BigBadBruins7708]

Nope.

Never a top player. Only 3x Top 10 points, only 1 post season AS team (AS-2) and didnt bring anything else to overcome that.

 

[OKR]

Absolutely

 

[ManofSteel55]

For his on ice play? Absolutely. For being suspended for the remaining decent years of his career due to his off ice demons? Nope. I don't think so. And that isn't even considering the weird b.s. he spouts today. That said, he certainly wouldn't be the only guy out there with off ice issues in the HOF.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

no

 

[JETZZZ]

-Over 1000 games played, over a point per game.
-Stanley Cup, Olympic gold, Canada Cup.
Sure.

 

[cudi]

I think he should be. His social media activity is likely what keeps him out though whether you think thats fair or not.

 

[vadim sharifijanov]

like more NHLers than i'd like to admit, you probably do not want to know what goes on in this guy's head. i thoroughly regret visiting his twitter last week after sheldon kennedy made comments about the blackhawks situation to see if theo had said something too.

that said, he 100% should be in the hall of fame. he was a top ten memorable player of his era and you can't tell the story of the NHL from the gretzky trade to the 2005 lockout without him. just a hugely hugely important player and person.

 

[dr robbie]

Of all of the names that get thrown around here, I'd be fine if he's one they actually let in.

 

[kingsholygrail]

Sure and while we're at it, include Dave Taylor.

 

[Just Linda]

I don't remember a single memorable moment from his career. He wasn't a top 5 player in the league at his time. I don't see how he built the game of hockey, I don't see his time as an NHLer as a career that changed the game in any way.

I'd vote no.

 

[TheDawnOfANewTage]

Theo should be in for his on ice accomplishments.

 

[saintunspecified]

Sure. Right after Pierre Turgeon gets in.

 

[JackSlater]

I'd put him in, though I also don't think he's a glaring omission. In terms of ability he's worthy, in terms of career probably just on the outside, but in terms of being memorable and significant, while also being great at hockey, he easily makes the grade.

 

[blankall]

There's not enough sympathy for Theo. I disagree with most of everything he says, but it's also important to look into his background. Both of his parents were substance abusers. His is Metis and his grandmother is Cree. He grew up in extreme poverty and was subject to racism. This was exactly the kind of people monsters like Graham James preyed upon.

The issues with Theo's career being cut short are also exaggerated. He was 35 when his NHL career ended, and he'd played over 1000 games. Sure, he probably would have played in a reduced role for a few more years, if not for his substance abuse problems. Once again, a large part of that was outside of his control due to his background.

All that being said, I loved Fleury growing up, but his on ice accomplishments are borderline at best for the Hall.

 

[Iggys Dome]

Name a more polarizing player than this guy

 

[Kranix]

Despite playing for the flames he never befriended Lanny Mcdonald. That's why he's not in.

 

[ManofSteel55]

I don't remember a single memorable moment from his career. He wasn't a top 5 player in the league at his time. I don't see how he built the game of hockey, I don't see his time as an NHLer as a career that changed the game in any way.

I'd vote no.

If this was a criteria, over half of the HOF wouldn't be in there.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

If a guy like Steve Larmer cant get in I dont think Fleury should get in

Also Mike Vernon is the snub people should talk about

IMO Vernon should be in

 

[Del Preston]

I would say yes.

I don't remember a single memorable moment from his career. He wasn't a top 5 player in the league at his time. I don't see how he built the game of hockey, I don't see his time as an NHLer as a career that changed the game in any way.

I'd vote no.

His Game 6 OT winner vs the Oilers is pretty memorable.

 

[DJJones]

Feel like this would be how the convo goes.

 

[vadim sharifijanov]

Despite playing for the flames he never befriended Lanny Mcdonald. That's why he's not in.

you could even make the argument that rookie fleury being called up from the minors and sticking in the lineup for good is why the flames' co-captains, lanny and jim peplinski, had to basically share a roster spot in the finals.

 

[Kranix]

you could even make the argument that rookie fleury being called up from the minors and sticking in the lineup for good is why the flames' co-captains, lanny and jim peplinski, had to basically share a roster spot in the finals.

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