That 1982 trade of Don Edwards to Calgary is why i became a Flames fan. I was nine years old and living in Southern Ontario Buffalo Sabres games were on a lot. Edwards was the Sabres goalie and one night he made this amazing save that I was in awe of. I immediately made him my favourite player, not only because of the save but because he grew up about ten minutes from my house, i couldn't believe it. Within a short time he was traded to the Flames and I had to follow my hero to the Flames, which became my new team. Everything was great until 1985 when he was traded to the Leafs, but there was no way i was going to be a Leafs fan. My loyalty to the Flames had grown in those three years and from 1982 I have been a huge Flames fan. Thanks to Don Edwards.
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