rosalie52 Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 At 43 year-old, Lemieux wants to play again in the NHL after a 5 years retirement. It's not April's Fool! Or is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chromedome_mtl Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Didn't SuperMario come back and have a successful "unretirement?" Actually,I don't think it would really surprise me all that much to see him come back and be effective for some team......(Habs)?I'll say this,I seriously doubt he would be satisfied to just come back and cruise through a season without contributing.IMO ,if he doesn't feel he would add anything to his prospective team's chances of competing,he will abandon any notion of playing.He was always a fierce competitor,like him or not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny_rudeboy Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 At 43 year-old, Lemieux wants to play again in the NHL after a 5 years retirement. It's not April's Fool! Or is it? Please post a source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauro-Biello Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Please post a source. ... it's all over RDS... I think he could do it, but he won't be the same energy guy anymore, he'll have to play smart and efficient. And he'll also probably be a 13th 14th forward with around 50 games per season I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FMichael Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Stay retired! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianMike Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 I hope he gets a chance....even if it is only to get under the skin of the detroit redwings. HAHA good luck Pepe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King-Komisarek Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Former Av Lemieux trying comeback - Denver Post There's a source, but as it was said, it's being talked about all over RDS. I think he was a good player and all, but at 43 years old, it would be difficult. Plus he hasn't played in 5 years; so he'll be rusty and not used to the game (as it has changed quite a bit since he last played). I think there's a *very slight* chance he could help a team, but i don't think many teams would be interested in bringing back and adding him to their lineup, even if it was just for experience. I think he should stay retired ;o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koreysecord1992 Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Not sure how many teams would be interested in a 43-year-old guy who's been away from the game for quite a while. A 23-year-old Claude on that other hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpem-can Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 what ?...are you kidding me?...is he cash-strapped or what ??....this NHL will make him look like he skating on mud...Claude give a rest already ...you're done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amp73 Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Claude give a rest already ...you're done done is right . I guess his stinit on " Pro's vs Joe's " didn't pay well enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosalie52 Posted September 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Mats Naslund also wants to make a come back in the NHL. (It's a joke... ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosalie52 Posted September 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Mats Naslund also wants to make a come back in the NHL. (It's a joke... ) And why not Steve Penney, while being at it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsbaby08 Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 He apparently has been practising with the Coyotes somewhat. Steve Reinprecht told Claude that he "was flying out there and if hes going to play again?" Source: http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/2008/09/26/...mieux_comeback/ Man, the NHL is not the same league that he left behind FIVE YEARS AGO. Its one thing to practise but I get the feeling that the unrelenting speed and intensity of the post lockout NHL would leave him dizzy out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habsfan8787 Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 If this guy's serious about coming back he's going to have to put some time in somewhere to show the people he can do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsbaby08 Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Well the day has arrived. Claude played his first NHL game tonite since 5 and 1/2 years. He threw some good hits, outworked some Canucks here and there, seemed to be able to go a long distance quickly with few but long strides. Definetly did nothing to hurt the Sharks. Amazing that he didn't look at all out of place after all this time especially considering how much faster the game is since he last played. Good job tonite Claude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianMike Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 I was way too tired from the weekend to stay up and watch, but I heard he had a good game. Only played 7 mins with 3 shots and a few hits. This guy is amazing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteenIsThaFuture Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Ya I watched the game, on his 2nd shift he railed someone, it was great I posted this in the SJ thread, but some random reporter said if Claude acually made it back to the NHL he would run around the press box naked at the Stanlay Cup Finals. Good luck with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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