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Originally Posted by browna
At first with the program it was a bit disappointing, but at the same time, honoring MacInnis a almost two decades after he wanted out is probably better then a jersey retirement when he played more years in St L then he did Calgary. So bringing back player over a decade later after he hadn’t played on the Flames in nearly two decades, to retire the jersey, is less meaningful, and that’s where the honoring comes from.
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Al played more seasons.. and almost 200 more games.. as a flame.. then a blue..
but! one of the rare players.. who will be known for two teams equally.. he should be RETIRED in calgary.. full stop.