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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
Absolutely. But there are two key moments that resulted in the Flames transforming themselves from something akin to the modern Winnipeg Jets into the contenders that won a Cup: Acquiring Lanny McDonald, and dumping Kent Nilsson for Niewuendyk. Nilsson was a great player when he wanted to be, but his trade signaled that Cliff Fletcher wasn't fooling around.
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His consistant poor showings in the playoffs and not getting along with coach Badger Bob Johnson were the ultimate reasons for the trade. Still I was a huge fan of his talents and what he could do with the puck.