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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
Oh yes there's no denying that if Nilsson played hard every night he would have been easily the most talented (it's why I brought up his name as possibly more talented that Fleury as some younger fans may not realize the skill he possessed) Flame but Fleury was a better combination of talent and drive. I just believe that being lazy kind of takes away from the overall package. Every night you were going to see something from Fleury while Nilsson looked some nights like he wanted to be anywhere else but the ice.
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I'd agree with the sentiment...but Kenta being lazy many nights doesnt take away from his pure talent level with the puck....and in that sense I dont think anyone comes close to him in terms of former Flames. Theo was a much better hockey player than Kenta, but no where near as talented...and there have been others as well.
He was flat out jaw-dropping at times....and invisible at others which is too bad because if he had the heart of a Theo or Iginla in their primes, he would have been in the conversation as best player on the planet.