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Originally Posted by Bingo
I'm not a Tanguay fan, and I can't say for sure the guy was a whiner or a cancer in the room.
I do know of a few stories ...
1) effort/attitude slip when Keenan reduced his ice time and tried to make him kill penalties
2) Regehr almost killed him after a game for not backchecking and blowing the zone without the puck. Suggested the team can't win with selfish players.
3) His attitude when Iginla was traded.
I think the Flames had a tough time gaining traction for 5 years under existing leadership. Iginla went out the door, and Tanguay was always attached to his hip. Giordano and Hartley have made mention carefully about optional skates, and setting the example this season ... all of which makes me think Tanguay was part of that "if those vets aren't going to do it than either am I" mentality that had the Flames floundering for a half decade.
I think he needed to go.
I don't think this team would be so consistent to show up as they are this season if guys like him were still around.
If the NHL book was tight on Tanguay, he was likely a hard guy to move.
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Tanguay also made it known he didn't want to be on the PK when Keenan was coaching. In fact, wasn't that a significant basis for why he demanded a trade?
One thing Regehr and Tanguay had in common was a public disdain for the coach who was formerly "Iron"
The leadership the Flames had couldn't get it done once Darryl left the bench, and I agree, this is a great post. Many fans still view Iginla leaving as an addition by subtraction move, despite the slide in the standings.