Primeau Retires

It's finally official. After so many stops and starts, after pushing himself to come back and play, Keith Primeau has retired. When all is said and done, he will probably be remembered as the second-best captain in Flyers' history (behind the heart and soul of the 1980s teams, Dave Poulin). Personally, the one thing I will remember the most -- and I won't be the only one -- is his game-winning goal in the fifth overtime of Game 4 in the 2000 Eastern Conference semifinals in Pittsburgh. But that is not how he feels he will be remembered. He said his growth as a captain and leader is what he'll cherish most. "It became my identity," he said. "I was playing in the National Hockey League and there were times I was on other teams and recognized for that, but it just wasn't the same as in this city with this team." Then, choking up, he added, "That will always mean a lot." Best wishes, Keith. Here's hoping you have a long, healthy life in front of you.