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I realize its probably due to cash issues but IMO a classless move by the Lightning.
Rather sad that Burke didn't claim him just so he can retire a Leaf.

almost 3 years ago Chocobo3_tiny Winkle 13 comments 0 recs  | 

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Drag. Tough end for a classy guy.

jrwendelman
The Artist Formerly Known as "Junior", who blogs at heroesinrehab.ca/blog

"But if someone so eager to engage into fist talk, we can always meet after season end in Minsk." (Mikhail Grabovski and a well-meaning but not particularly skillful translator)

by jrwendelman on Mar 6, 2009 2:27 PM EST reply actions  

Yea

Again I think Burke should’ve picked him up, even if they don’t play but let him retire in a dignified manner befitting of his status, and as a Leaf too to boot, the cash would not have been an issue and I’m willing to bet a majority of Leaf fans would support that move.

"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)

by Winkle on Mar 6, 2009 2:33 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m sure if there was an inclination that Roberts was considering retirement Burke would have brought him home. But this is out of left field.

Because Taking The Leafs Seriously Is Not An Option

by JaredFromLondon on Mar 6, 2009 2:35 PM EST up reply actions  

He had already announced that he would retire at the end of this season.

"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)

by Winkle on Mar 6, 2009 2:37 PM EST up reply actions  

really? must have missed that one

damnit burke!!

Because Taking The Leafs Seriously Is Not An Option

by JaredFromLondon on Mar 6, 2009 2:44 PM EST up reply actions  

Roberts already said this was his last season. We knew retirement was coming.

As much as I hate to see it end like this, it’s all about developing the kids.

So long Gary, and thanks for all the hits.

"We’re looking forward to building the type of team the Rangers are able to buy."
The Left Coast Lock

by blurr1974 on Mar 6, 2009 2:37 PM EST up reply actions  

I dont care if he came back and played one game (against the Sens of course) and was a healthy scratch the rest, he deserved to get his due here

Because Taking The Leafs Seriously Is Not An Option

by JaredFromLondon on Mar 6, 2009 2:45 PM EST up reply actions  

Yup

This is a really undignified way to go out for a player of his caliber, he deserves a proper retirement, more then deserve really.

"God's in His heaven. All's right with the world." - Robert Browning (1812-1889)

by Winkle on Mar 6, 2009 2:50 PM EST up reply actions  

oops...

just fan shotted this as well

sorry Wink

"We’re looking forward to building the type of team the Rangers are able to buy."
The Left Coast Lock

by blurr1974 on Mar 6, 2009 2:34 PM EST reply actions  

My heart hurts :(

Dum spiro spero.

by Mattblack on Mar 6, 2009 3:18 PM EST reply actions  

Defintion of Rugged:

Sir Gary.

Here’s a good link to 105 Gary Rober Facts.

by general borschevsky on Mar 6, 2009 3:47 PM EST reply actions  

My Tribute

is here!

Because Taking The Leafs Seriously Is Not An Option

by JaredFromLondon on Mar 6, 2009 3:57 PM EST reply actions  

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