Theo Fleury's Rise And Fall - Grantland

The Rise And Fall Of Theo Fleury
27 Nov 2001: Left wing Theo Fleury #14 of the New York Rangers kneels against the boards during the NHL game against the Buffalo Sabres at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, New York. The Rangers and Sabres skated to a 2-2 tie. \ Mandatory Copyright Notice: 2001 NHLI\ Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart/Getty Images/NHLI
27 Nov 2001: Left wing Theo Fleury #14 of the New York Rangers kneels against the boards during the NHL game against the Buffalo Sabres at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, New York. The Rangers and Sabres skated to a 2-2 tie. \ Mandatory Copyright Notice: 2001 NHLI\ Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart/Getty Images/NHLI

A birthday tradition I had to let lapse when I got too big involved firing up a VHS copy of Youngblood as soon as my watch blinked midnight. If you're unfamiliar, Youngblood is an '80s cult classic about junior hockey. Patrick Swayze plays the mentor character who's short on talent but long on spine. Rob Lowe stars as the titular Youngblood, a wee playmaker, all fine bones and flair until he learns What It Takes.

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