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Originally Posted by Yamer
Miikka Kiprusoff is one of the top 3 most talented players to ever play for the Calgary Flames. Maybe the most talented.
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Kipper didn't win a single playoff series in his whole career, except for his stunning 2004 run. Which was clearly tremendous, but just as clearly was an outlier. He was well-rested, as he had played only 39 regular season games that season. He had a bit of Kawhi Leonard effect that playoffs. On the other hand, as a true #1 goalie, who plays 60+ games, he never got past first round.
Vernon, in his career, had made it to finals 4 times and won 2 (1989 with Calgary and 1997 with Detroit). Vernon overall was far better bet to win you a series.