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Originally Posted by Pointman
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.
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2006 Vezina Trophy.
No other Flames goaltender was considered the best in the game, especially when leading teams no where near the quality of rosters as the 1989 Flames and 1997 Red Wings. Give Kiprusoff those teams and I guarantee he wins just as many rounds.