I think its going to be tough to replace what Flames fans are used to. We had probably the best goalie in franchise history in Kipper. It'll take a miracle to get that again immediately. Usually you have to cycle through a few goalies and some time for that type of performer to emerge again. Look how many goalies the team went through between Vernon and Kipper. That could be how long it may take to get an elite level player in the position again.
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A few weeks after crashing head-first into the boards (denting his helmet and being unable to move for a little while) following a hit from behind by Bob Errey, the Calgary Flames player explains:
"I was like Christ, lying on my back, with my arms outstretched, crucified"
-- Frank Musil - Early January 1994
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