Vernon was the reason the Flames were able to match the Oilers in 86 - prior to that season, all i remember is that the Flames could compete with the best teams but were usually over matched. And he did have a propensity to be clutch - but he also had a propensity to let in bad goals. You never really knew which Vernie you were going to get - the fact that he had supporters and detractors in his own home town tells you all you need to know there.
Kiprusoff was by far the better goalie - consistently stellar - and IMHO equally clutch when it counted. i can't think of one Flames fan i know who is not a huge fan of what Kiprusoff did here - whereas you will get a mixed reaction on Vernie.
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