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Originally Posted by CroFlames
I think you are a little off base man. There is nothing weird about honoring past players and greats. I think its excellent how some of the oldest clubs in the league honor the greats of old. Did you think it was too much to have "4" painted on the ice all year long, as well as having the players have a black 4 on their sweaters and helmets in Montreal? I thought it was extremely classy.
Some players don't quite merit having their number retired. What is wrong with honoring them in another way?
As far as particular players go, my opinion is Kipper is borderline retirement/forever a flame. Iggy is clear cut retire the number caliber.
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Your pretty much preaching to the choir with me here. If you knew my stance on past greats i don't think the Flames do enough of that period.
I think it is vital that they like any other team embrace and celebrate their past. I am a huge advocate for players having their night.
This crap of them not retiring numbers that are without question worthy is my biggest issue. Those players earned a jersey retirement.
9, 30, 2, 14, , 25, 12 should be retired period. 34 if it was retired i would said good Kipper deserved this and the fans deserve seeing 34 in the rafters.
If that doesn't happen he should at "min" be honored.
I would also like to see Lanny in addition have a special night say on 30th or 40th year of his jersey retirement anniversary a Lanny #9 night.
The Flames do not pay enough attention to the past greats enough and i scratch my head as to why. Just like i am at loss for words as why did 30 get retired before 2 and 2 isn't retired like it should have rightfully have been.
To me this forever a Flame should be a ceremony for guys like Gelinas, Conroy, Hunter, Otto, Peplinski. Guys that are really important to Flames history but not jersey retirement worthy.
10 & 14 should be retired & nothing less.