millbank Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Theo Fleury abused by former Coach Just some quotes from article: “The direct result of my being abused was that I became a f—ing raging, alcoholic lunatic,” he writes in Playing with Fire, an autobiography to be released this week, and provided in advance to Maclean’s. “[James] destroyed my belief system. The most influential adult in my life at the time was telling me that what I thought was wrong was right. “I no longer had faith in myself or my own judgment. And when you come down to it, that’s all a person has. Once it’s gone, how do you get it back?” - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Theo Fleury abused by former Coach Just some quotes from article: “The direct result of my being abused was that I became a f—ing raging, alcoholic lunatic,” he writes in Playing with Fire, an autobiography to be released this week, and provided in advance to Maclean’s. “[James] destroyed my belief system. The most influential adult in my life at the time was telling me that what I thought was wrong was right. “I no longer had faith in myself or my own judgment. And when you come down to it, that’s all a person has. Once it’s gone, how do you get it back?” - Not a shocker. Kennedy's story pretty much laid it out that Theo was the other abused NHLer. Hopefully he can get his head back on straight. What a horrible person James was/is. The lowest kind of scum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korab rules Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Not a shocker. Kennedy's story pretty much laid it out that Theo was the other abused NHLer. Hopefully he can get his head back on straight. What a horrible person James was/is. The lowest kind of scum. Like Polansky, though he is allowed to exist in Europe. The story relates that he still coaches there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foligno's Nose Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Like Polansky, though he is allowed to exist in Europe. The story relates that he still coaches there. Roman Polanski coaches junior hockey in Europe??? Just Kidding. This is extremely sad. Fleury was always one of my favorite players. He was always on my SEGA NHL 94 teams. A tremendous career intertwined with serious mental/ drug/ alcohol problems. Imagine what he could have accomplished on top of his now 'hall-of-fame' credentials. Wow. It appears he has finally come to grips with his demons and I wish him the best. There will be more players publicly awknowledge abuses in the future. Hopefully it is cleansing and beneficial for all the individuals involved. I believe that Don Cherry said it best about Graham James when he said he should be 'drawn and quartered'. That guy can rot in hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickshaw Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 These so called men who sexually abuse youngsters is one of the things in life that frost me. Seriously guys like James should be castrated on the spot. Sickening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 You should check out what David Frost (the hockey coach/agent, not the Nixon interviewer) did to Mike Danton (f/k/a Mike Jefferson), if you want to see just how scary this can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korab rules Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 These so called men who sexually abuse youngsters is one of the things in life that frost me. Seriously guys like James should be castrated on the spot. Sickening. The only cure for sex offenders is a 25 cent bullet behind the ear. The recidivism rate is astounding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 The only cure for sex offenders is a 25 cent bullet behind the ear. The recidivism rate is astounding. Including Tallinder? Not that it would hurt our defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabresFan526 Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Including Tallinder? Not that it would hurt our defense. I get the point, but let's not even compare Tallinder to Graham James. Tallinder had a gangbang and from all accounts it seemed to be with consenting adults. Graham James, on the other hand, is a sex offender who goes after young children and minors. There is no way you can make a comparison here. He is using his position of authority as a head coach and forcing himself on his players. I cannot even fathom the psychological impact this could have on a human and now Fleury's drug and alcohol problems make so much sense in the context of the whole story. This is another terrible story from a terrible human being who should rot in hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korab rules Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 I get the point, but let's not even compare Tallinder to Graham James. Tallinder had a gangbang and from all accounts it seemed to be with consenting adults. Graham James, on the other hand, is a sex offender who goes after young children and minors. There is no way you can make a comparison here. He is using his position of authority as a head coach and forcing himself on his players. I cannot even fathom the psychological impact this could have on a human and now Fleury's drug and alcohol problems make so much sense in the context of the whole story. This is another terrible story from a terrible human being who should rot in hell. not familiar with the tallinder story. Inquiring minds want to know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korab rules Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Just googled it and found the reference. Must have missed it due to the lockout. Frankly, I'm surprised he was with a woman. Bet he was the caboose on that train! I don't care how hot that chick was, can't understand the attraction of 3 roosters vs 1 hen, but to each his own, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Just googled it and found the reference. Must have missed it due to the lockout. Frankly, I'm surprised he was with a woman. Bet he was the caboose on that train! I don't care how hot that chick was, can't understand the attraction of 3 roosters vs 1 hen, but to each his own, I guess. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsMFN4PWdXM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsMFN4PWdXM Something's missing... I miss Seinfeld. George's Father's (hmm can't ever remember typing two possessives in a row, what say you spelling nazis) character was only second best to George. My preferences in order best character to least favorite George George's Dad Kozmo Elaine Jerry Jerry's Father George's Mom Jerry's Mother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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