It is, but we all knew it was coming. He had the same injury that ended Robin Lehner’s career.
Tat-lou
Sad but we knew he wasn’t coming back…
I fell like landy is going to see the same fate.
not_taylorswift1213
It’s sad that he’s retiring out of injury and not his own personal choice, but he’s 33, a Stanley cup champion, and beloved by an entire fan base. That’s a heck of a career
ImProbablySleepin
Really glad he was a massive part of the cup run. Don’t win it without him. Hopefully retirement treats him well
someguyfromsk
This was kind of expected. Goalies generally don’t come back to a high level after extended absences.
Still sad though, he swept the Oil for us to get to the cup final.
glitchycat39
o7
Vandy1358v2_0
Odd_Philosopher1712
Macfarland described him as “enjoying retirement” in an interview this week, so “on the verge of” seems misleading
jimleyhey
I’m an oilers fan I and remember watching his first NHL game in Edmonton. Sad to see him retiring under these circumstances
Brando6677
No way ☹️
ulfhednar910
We knew this was coming, but I don’t like it
gardenTylr
Frankie says he needs to relax
So sad he can’t retire on his own terms
Hungry_Definition450
We don’t win that cup without him. Period.
Knowing the Avalanche, he will be made a coach or scout of some sort.
For_Perpetuity
Haven’t people been saying this for months?
Big_Liability
We will always have him winning the WCF for us and sweeping the Oilers 4-0. How many backups can say they came into a WCF and won it?
MissWonder420
Frankie, you will be missed, you will be remembered! You won us 2 of the 4 series needed for the cup win in ’22 and no one can ever take that away from you or us fans!
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It is, but we all knew it was coming. He had the same injury that ended Robin Lehner’s career.
Sad but we knew he wasn’t coming back…
I fell like landy is going to see the same fate.
It’s sad that he’s retiring out of injury and not his own personal choice, but he’s 33, a Stanley cup champion, and beloved by an entire fan base. That’s a heck of a career
Really glad he was a massive part of the cup run. Don’t win it without him. Hopefully retirement treats him well
This was kind of expected. Goalies generally don’t come back to a high level after extended absences.
Still sad though, he swept the Oil for us to get to the cup final.
o7
Macfarland described him as “enjoying retirement” in an interview this week, so “on the verge of” seems misleading
I’m an oilers fan I and remember watching his first NHL game in Edmonton. Sad to see him retiring under these circumstances
No way ☹️
We knew this was coming, but I don’t like it
Frankie says he needs to relax
So sad he can’t retire on his own terms
We don’t win that cup without him. Period.
Knowing the Avalanche, he will be made a coach or scout of some sort.
Haven’t people been saying this for months?
We will always have him winning the WCF for us and sweeping the Oilers 4-0. How many backups can say they came into a WCF and won it?
Frankie, you will be missed, you will be remembered! You won us 2 of the 4 series needed for the cup win in ’22 and no one can ever take that away from you or us fans!