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Originally Posted by Fire of the Phoenix
People forget that unrestricted free agency didn't really exist back then either. The team basically owned you until they didn't want you anymore. You have to see the dispute in the context of when it happened. Also I believe Gilmour was most angry about how the process went down with Risebrough being all chummy with the arbitrator. I really think his legacy would be viewed as more positive if his trade wasn't completely butchered, helping usher in the dark years. Being traded for garbage was hardly his fault. I think it's time to move on from vilifying Doug Gilmour and focus on the good he brought this franchise. No Gilmour means no cup after all. It would be a travesty if his #39 isn't honored at some point.
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In spite of everything that happened, Gilmour is still my all time favourite Flame. I hope Bennett has been getting blood transfusions from him.