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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
The number of jersey retirements should be vanishingly small.
There are only four numbers currently retired in Calgary (Officially or in practice) - 9, 12, 14, 30. The only real omission at this point is 2. I would say four or five in 35 years is reasonable.
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If people are going to get all fired up and high and almighty about a player being 100% pure and untarnished to be recognized in any way, shape, or form, then they better also remember that #2 was also involved in a controversy that involved a court case in Calgary.
As far as I am concerned, I think the Flames should do as Montreal does and if they do so, Lanny and Mikey should be treated in the same fashion. If or when a new Flames arena gets built would be a good time to make such a move. Treat all the same.
In the meantime, I see nothing wrong with honoring former Flames that contributed a lot to the Flames organization.
I also don't expect those players honored to be perfect. That is something that none of us can promise...hockey is no different. We all have our lumps.