#1 (permalink)  
Old 05-10-2010, 08:28 PM
UKRedWing's Avatar
Hall of Famer
  
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Liverpool, England
Posts: 3,084
Brad May To Retire
Brad May was on FAN 590 AM Toronto earlier today and said he expects to retire this season, saying his body doesnt feel up to the task of playing anymore and he wants to be with his family.

One of the last of the true NHL warriors and will always go down in the hockeyfights HOF at the very least.
__________________
Gives up
Reply With Quote
The Following 19 Users Say Thank You to UKRedWing For This Useful Post:
antonio106 (05-10-2010), bengino (05-11-2010), brookbanktuff (05-11-2010), BStreetBullies (05-11-2010), Burnsy87 (05-20-2010), CapsFan99 (05-10-2010), djaye (05-12-2010), Fireball_IV (05-10-2010), GCBC00 (05-10-2010), Godly_goon (05-11-2010), Habs # 1 (05-10-2010), I_am_Belak_2 (05-12-2010), MrFrost (05-10-2010), Nightshade88 (05-10-2010), Phila26Flyers (05-12-2010), Purely_Purinton (05-11-2010), Spartan2424 (05-11-2010), swimmer (05-11-2010), Viper207 (05-10-2010)
Advertisement
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 05-10-2010, 08:31 PM
The Dougler's Avatar
Super All-Star
  
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,635
Congrats to Brad on a great career. I can definitely see him back in the game in a few years in some capacity.

'May day' was one of the great all time goals/play by play calls..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0xxSsEqjIk&feature...
__________________
"An arm like a damn rocket, a c*ck like a burmese python and the mind of a f*cking scientist.."
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to The Dougler For This Useful Post:
Habs # 1 (05-10-2010), MrFrost (05-10-2010)
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 05-10-2010, 08:39 PM
devils29's Avatar
Hall of Famer
  
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 4,556
Enjoy your retirement Brad like we enjoyed your career.
__________________
Ricky Hatton on Brock Lesnar:
"Brock's a big bloke, isn't he? If you found him in bed with your girlfriend you'd tuck him in!"

The future will soon be a thing of the past.
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to devils29 For This Useful Post:
Habs # 1 (05-10-2010), MrFrost (05-10-2010)
  #4 (permalink)  
Old 05-10-2010, 08:52 PM
ewen21's Avatar
Hall of Famer
  
Join Date: Jan 2001
Posts: 15,196
'bout freakin' time!
Reply With Quote
  #5 (permalink)  
Old 05-10-2010, 08:52 PM
Habs # 1's Avatar
Hall of Famer
  
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Toronto
Posts: 7,621
Amazing Player!
__________________
To you from failing hands we throw the torch. Be yours to hold it high.
Reply With Quote
  #6 (permalink)  
Old 05-10-2010, 08:56 PM
Rookie
  
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 80
I started crying as soon as I heard this..IM so sad words can't explain how I feel right now.
Reply With Quote
  #7 (permalink)  
Old 05-10-2010, 09:01 PM
nyislesfan45's Avatar
Coach
  
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 12,590
Too bad he had to waste the end of his career in Detroit .

Best of luck to ya, Brad!
__________________
"It's huge when guys are sticking up for each other," Rechlicz said. "It's more of a team bonding thing. I think it's great, and that's the style we've got to play. Guys come together, and it's like your family out there ... That's what it's all about. If you mess with one of our guys, you're going to mess with five of them. That's just the way it's going to go."
Reply With Quote
  #8 (permalink)  
Old 05-10-2010, 09:08 PM
PilotsFan's Avatar
Coach
  
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: the green in 2
Posts: 10,187
Im sure Krys Barch will send him an "enjoy your retirement" card soon enough.

Those guys had a couple of nice little scraps over the past couple yrs.
__________________
Still lookin for that Ace!
Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to PilotsFan For This Useful Post:
chilly666 (05-11-2010), JKidd (05-11-2010)
  #9 (permalink)  
Old 05-10-2010, 09:12 PM
Iceboss's Avatar
Veteran
  
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Tacoma Wa.
Posts: 350
Most people laughed when Burke trade for him in 2006-2007. He was a big part of the Ducks winning the cup..

Thanks Mr. May.
Reply With Quote
  #10 (permalink)  
Old 05-10-2010, 09:25 PM
canuckfan's Avatar
Coach
  
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Calgary
Posts: 10,283
I'll await an official announcement before I post all my thoughts abiout May - one of my fave players of all time and in my top 5 all time fave Canucks as well. Loved May-Day, the energy he brought to the rink, his exciting fights, and he could chip in offensively too - great team guy, every club needs a Brad May on it.

This was probably expected, so it comes as no surprise, but its still a little sad nonetheless. Glad to see him win a Cup with Anaheim back in 2007.
__________________
"Next to a battle lost, the saddest thing is a battle won."

- The Duke of Wellington after the Battle of Waterloo, June 18, 1815.
Reply With Quote
  #11 (permalink)  
Old 05-10-2010, 09:30 PM
kam's Avatar
kam kam is offline
Hall of Famer
  
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Daves not here.
Posts: 6,948
God bless. Not many guys like him left.
Reply With Quote
  #12 (permalink)  
Old 05-10-2010, 09:42 PM
Nightshade88's Avatar
Hall of Famer
  
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,924
Best of luck in retirement MAy Day. You sure provided us fight fans with plenty of excitement over the years.
__________________
Richards and Carter, Flyers Forever
Reply With Quote
  #13 (permalink)  
Old 05-10-2010, 09:59 PM
GCBC00's Avatar
Super All-Star
  
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Chi-Town
Posts: 1,451
May retires...
Thank you and congratulations to Brad May, as he truly deserves it. Talk about a true warrior who lasted long beyond the time most would have given him, post lockout. I am sure not all will agree, but I believe Brad was an entertaining player and a great teamate who played for the crest on his jersey, no matter who the team he played for was. Wish there were more like him in todays game. Take care and enjoy life after hockey; although I can definitely see him in a coaching role sometime soon. Maybe not the Show, but coaching somewhere shortly.
__________________
"If you want to step outside and fight, no worries, but I'm pretty sure you're going to be out there alot longer than me" - Probert
Reply With Quote
  #14 (permalink)  
Old 05-10-2010, 10:15 PM
Anthony19's Avatar
Hall of Famer
  
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Henderson, Nevada
Posts: 2,494
Quote:
Originally Posted by nyislesfan45 View Post
Too bad he had to waste the end of his career in Detroit .

Best of luck to ya, Brad!
It was either "waste his final year in Detroit" and have a few great fights with krys barch and make a little money, or retire a year early forgotten. I think he had a solid year in the NHL and ahl.


Mayday will always be one of my fav tough guys.
Reply With Quote
  #15 (permalink)  
Old 05-10-2010, 10:46 PM
The Dougler's Avatar
Super All-Star
  
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,635
Quote:
Originally Posted by theWing14 View Post
I started crying as soon as I heard this..IM so sad words can't explain how I feel right now.
Don't jump buddy..
__________________
"An arm like a damn rocket, a c*ck like a burmese python and the mind of a f*cking scientist.."
Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to The Dougler For This Useful Post:
The DZA (05-11-2010)
Reply
Page 1 of 3 1 23 >

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:06 PM.

Contact Us - hockeyfights.com - Top

More Community

Chat Room [0]
vBookie
Arcade