The Flames desperately need to find their next Iginla. A player who is considered amongst the best in the world, is an on and off ice leader, will attract good players to the team, represents the community with class, and has hall of fame potential. You need that foundational piece to build around. I think it would help if that next great player is Canadian as well. Someone who has roots in Canada and isn't looking to get out at the first opportunity.
I don't know how you get this without a rebuild and some pain.
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A few weeks after crashing head-first into the boards (denting his helmet and being unable to move for a little while) following a hit from behind by Bob Errey, the Calgary Flames player explains:
"I was like Christ, lying on my back, with my arms outstretched, crucified"
-- Frank Musil - Early January 1994
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