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Old 08-05-2014, 08:43 AM   #73
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Originally Posted by Resolute 14 View Post
Iginla, without question. Not even a pity/charity vote for Loob on this one.

That said, the single biggest reason why the Flames only won the one Cup was Loob's departure at the peak of his career. That was a crushing loss that really kicked off the franchise's decline in the decade that followed.
I think the fact that he left in his prime and only played for one NHL team created a mystique about him. He was good, but I don't think he should be anywhere near Iginla in this poll.
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