Oilers defensemen reveals how Grant Fuhr almost costed him millions
In a recent episode of the Missin Curfew Podcast, NHL legend Chris Pronger shared a story that's sure to make you smile. The tale involves his teammate, the iconic NHL goaltender Grant Fuhr, and a potential million-dollar bonus hanging in the balance.
Both Pronger and Fuhr were donning the St. Louis Blues jersey at the time, and Pronger had a substantial $1 million bonus riding on his plus-minus rating for the season. He had made this bonus known to all his teammates before the game kicked off. However, it seemed that Fuhr had a different approach to the situation.
Pronger recalled the incident with humor, saying,
"Arguably one of the worst puck-playing goalies of all time, terrible with the puck." He continued, "I go back into the corner, and I'm like, 'Fuhrsy, Fuhrsy!' and then boom! He smokes me in the chest with the puck."
Despite the high stakes and Pronger's serious intentions, Fuhr's reaction was anything but serious. Pronger elaborated,
"You can always see him laughing. You can see his head bobbing up and down, and he's laughing in the net... he's just giving me grief."
While for most of us, losing a million dollars due to a teammate's actions might be infuriating, Pronger's story highlights the lighter side of the game and the camaraderie that often exists among teammates, even in high-stakes situations. It's a reminder that in the world of sports, laughter and friendship can be just as valuable as victory.
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