Exactly. If it was based purely on on-ice performance, MacInnes should have his jersey retired, and not Vernon and Lanny.
I personally don't think Vernon should have been retired, but as a young franchise it's whatever.
Lanny's pure on-ice performance doesn't warrant a retirement, but is there really a more iconic Flame? Iggy only. And it's arguable.
Retirements are only for very special players. Not just for "the best player on the team for a stretch of time".
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