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TheScorpion · 08-23-2019, 03:26 PM

Forever a Flame is dumb, yeah. There shouldn't be two tiers of banners hanging in the Dome. But I think it could very easily be fixed by creating a ring of honour in the new arena.

Leave Iginla, Vernon, and McDonald retired, obviously. Maybe add the existing FaF banners to that stash, especially MacInnis' if the Flames aren't gonna give out #2 anyway. But who would go on a ring of honour?

A ring of honour format would be able to commemorate a vast array of players, including players who may not have played for Calgary during a long period of time but who made substantial contributions on and off the ice. It would also allow the Flames to commemorate players for more than their numbers (while still keeping that aspect of the honour).

Yes, I know the Canucks do this. But I honestly don't think it's a bad idea. And before anyone says "so basically, you're saying they just keep the current system but just move the FaF banners to a ring around the stands?" Well, yes, but a ring of honour would allow the Flames to commemorate a bunch of players without filling the roof of the building with a Canadiens-level number of banners.

This could be a thing done once or twice a year, constantly filling the new arena with reminders of the greats who once graced the ice of the old arena.

What are your thoughts on these Ring of Honour candidates?

- 28, Robyn Regehr
- 23, Martin Gelinas
- 39, Doug Gilmour
- 18, Matt Stajan
- 24, Jim Peplinski
- 22, Craig Conroy
- 7, Joe Mullen
- 20, Gary Suter
- 4, Brad McCrimmon
- 12, Hakan Loob
- 14, Kent Nilsson?

Looking for further input/inspiration here from fans older than I am. I didn't include Kiprusoff because I think his number should be retired (as should Giordano's, when he's done). And I have no idea what to do with Fleury and I don't think anyone else does either (including the organization).

I resisted adding guys like Tanguay, Cammalleri, and Glencross, mainly because they aren't close to the iconic impacts the listed guys had. But I could maaaaybe see room for guys like them if the team wanted representation from the newer teams, too.

08-23-2019, 03:26 PM	#1
TheScorpion First round-bust Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: speculating about AHL players Exp:	Who would go on a Flames ring of honour? Forever a Flame is dumb, yeah. There shouldn't be two tiers of banners hanging in the Dome. But I think it could very easily be fixed by creating a ring of honour in the new arena. Leave Iginla, Vernon, and McDonald retired, obviously. Maybe add the existing FaF banners to that stash, especially MacInnis' if the Flames aren't gonna give out #2 anyway. But who would go on a ring of honour? A ring of honour format would be able to commemorate a vast array of players, including players who may not have played for Calgary during a long period of time but who made substantial contributions on and off the ice. It would also allow the Flames to commemorate players for more than their numbers (while still keeping that aspect of the honour). Yes, I know the Canucks do this. But I honestly don't think it's a bad idea. And before anyone says "so basically, you're saying they just keep the current system but just move the FaF banners to a ring around the stands?" Well, yes, but a ring of honour would allow the Flames to commemorate a bunch of players without filling the roof of the building with a Canadiens-level number of banners. This could be a thing done once or twice a year, constantly filling the new arena with reminders of the greats who once graced the ice of the old arena. What are your thoughts on these Ring of Honour candidates? - 28, Robyn Regehr - 23, Martin Gelinas - 39, Doug Gilmour - 18, Matt Stajan - 24, Jim Peplinski - 22, Craig Conroy - 7, Joe Mullen - 20, Gary Suter - 4, Brad McCrimmon - 12, Hakan Loob - 14, Kent Nilsson? Looking for further input/inspiration here from fans older than I am. I didn't include Kiprusoff because I think his number should be retired (as should Giordano's, when he's done). And I have no idea what to do with Fleury and I don't think anyone else does either (including the organization). I resisted adding guys like Tanguay, Cammalleri, and Glencross, mainly because they aren't close to the iconic impacts the listed guys had. But I could maaaaybe see room for guys like them if the team wanted representation from the newer teams, too. __________________ Need a great deal on a new or pre-owned car? Come see me at Platinum Mitsubishi — 2720 Barlow Trail NE Last edited by TheScorpion; 08-26-2019 at 09:51 AM.