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Old 04-03-2013, 08:54 PM   #581
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Originally Posted by Enoch Root View Post
Actually, being respectful to the wishes of 36 year olds who carried the team on their back for a decade, who want to retire as Flames, is exactly how successful franchises are built.

Some things are a lot more important than a 2nd or 3rd round pick.

When Kiprusoff retires, I very much hope it is as a Flame, and I will stand up and applaud what has been a truly remarkable career.
There is probably no way this wont seem like a smart-ass post but it is a sincere question.

"Carried the team on their backs" to where exactly? 4 years in the wilderness?

If the team had had more success, I would completely agree but remind me what we are "honouring", 7 seasons of mediocrity post 2004?

#12, #34 and #4 all became wealthy men playing for the Flames. They entertained us. I don't see the reason for the idolatry.
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