Truth be told, Slats was the perfect fit for the 1980s NHL and while most here just don't want to admit it he engineered what remains one of the greatest NHL dynasties ever. As a Flames fan his smirk and ego behind the bench irritated me to no end ... but as time has passed i've come to realize that was simply a fun era to be involved in - intense Battle of Alberta - and one which will not likely return.
He did what he could to help Theo Fleury in his darkest days, and for that he earned my respect.
Sometimes this place is just too much. Let the man retire for pete sakes!
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