Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community - View Single Post - Who are your ten favourite (and least favourite) Flames ever?

Cole436 · 08-20-2022, 11:42 PM

Faves

Iginla - What more needs to be said about the greatest Calgary Flame? He was a real life superhero when I was growing up. A champion and an even better man.

Kiprusoff - The best goalie we ever had, and an absolute treat to watch on and off the ice. His interviews will always make me chuckle.

Gaudreau - The torchbearer after the darkness of 2013. While his exit leaves a lot to be desired, his tenure as a Flame reignited hope in this franchise

Giordano - Class, hard work, and respect. I remember loving him in his first full-time season where he scored 2 goals against the Leafs in Toronto. A worthy successor to the captaincy.

Lombardi - Gamebreaking speed and a great personality. Lombo's breakaways are some of my favourite memories of that era of Flames.

Ference - How could you not love Andrew Ference? From making an account on these boards, to being an absolute warrior in the 04 run, he bled red, though and through.

Gelinas - The eliminator. Nuff said.

Conroy - One of the good guys of hockey and was a great part of our identity. I'll never forget his return back to Calgary where he scored twice on the team that traded him.

Backlund - The MVP of the last decade of Flames hockey. I hope we do something to honour him when he finally calls it a career.

Tkachuk - How could you not love that #### disturbing jackass? I loved watching him skate away with his mouthguard hanging out after he drew a penalty.

Least Favourite

Wideman - Just seemed like a complete jackass. He also put a massive target on our backs for over a year with the officials.

Eriksson - I never want to see any photos of video of him ever in a Flames uniform. How he did so much damage in the minutes he played will always confound me. He single handily lost game 7 against the Sharks.

SOB - #### SOB

Bertuzzi - #### Bertuzzi

Comeau - It's not his fault he was being utilized in roles he couldn't succeed in, but he sums up all the problems with the Brent Sutter Flames.

Ivanans - I hated this signing when it happened. He was a dangerous and predatory player. I've never wished ill on anyone, but I shed zero tears when he was suffered an injury and played a grand total of 2 games for the Flames over the course of 2 seasons.

Smith - A guy that couldn't take any accountability. Frustrating to watch and listen to.

Brouwer - Overpaid, lazy, and apparently a cancer in the room

Neal - See above

Bourque - The most frustrating on this list. I loved Bourque when we initially got him. He was at his best playing with the intensity of a 3rd line checker while chipping in with impressive offensive skill. But he changed his game and thought he could be a finesse, offensive guy. He lost all edge and just started floating on the ice taking lazy penalties and skating by opponents. He seemed petty mopey as well.

08-20-2022, 11:42 PM	#341
Cole436 First Line Centre Join Date: Dec 2009 Exp:	Faves Iginla - What more needs to be said about the greatest Calgary Flame? He was a real life superhero when I was growing up. A champion and an even better man. Kiprusoff - The best goalie we ever had, and an absolute treat to watch on and off the ice. His interviews will always make me chuckle. Gaudreau - The torchbearer after the darkness of 2013. While his exit leaves a lot to be desired, his tenure as a Flame reignited hope in this franchise Giordano - Class, hard work, and respect. I remember loving him in his first full-time season where he scored 2 goals against the Leafs in Toronto. A worthy successor to the captaincy. Lombardi - Gamebreaking speed and a great personality. Lombo's breakaways are some of my favourite memories of that era of Flames. Ference - How could you not love Andrew Ference? From making an account on these boards, to being an absolute warrior in the 04 run, he bled red, though and through. Gelinas - The eliminator. Nuff said. Conroy - One of the good guys of hockey and was a great part of our identity. I'll never forget his return back to Calgary where he scored twice on the team that traded him. Backlund - The MVP of the last decade of Flames hockey. I hope we do something to honour him when he finally calls it a career. Tkachuk - How could you not love that #### disturbing jackass? I loved watching him skate away with his mouthguard hanging out after he drew a penalty. Least Favourite Wideman - Just seemed like a complete jackass. He also put a massive target on our backs for over a year with the officials. Eriksson - I never want to see any photos of video of him ever in a Flames uniform. How he did so much damage in the minutes he played will always confound me. He single handily lost game 7 against the Sharks. SOB - #### SOB Bertuzzi - #### Bertuzzi Comeau - It's not his fault he was being utilized in roles he couldn't succeed in, but he sums up all the problems with the Brent Sutter Flames. Ivanans - I hated this signing when it happened. He was a dangerous and predatory player. I've never wished ill on anyone, but I shed zero tears when he was suffered an injury and played a grand total of 2 games for the Flames over the course of 2 seasons. Smith - A guy that couldn't take any accountability. Frustrating to watch and listen to. Brouwer - Overpaid, lazy, and apparently a cancer in the room Neal - See above Bourque - The most frustrating on this list. I loved Bourque when we initially got him. He was at his best playing with the intensity of a 3rd line checker while chipping in with impressive offensive skill. But he changed his game and thought he could be a finesse, offensive guy. He lost all edge and just started floating on the ice taking lazy penalties and skating by opponents. He seemed petty mopey as well. __________________ Last edited by Cole436; 08-21-2022 at 05:15 PM.