Dreger: Kiprusoff to not move, retire at end of the season

[sun]

I'm okay with this. It's Kipper.

[Mango]

I see both sides to this situation. However, I'm glad he's riding into the sunset as a member of the Flames. I doubt a stat like this exists because it's pretty subjective, but I'm curious at the number of games he single handled won for the team over his tenure.

I think "The Scorpion" save remains my favorite.

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Originally Posted by Young-Sneezy

It doesnt.


Ramo
Berra
Ortio

Optional:

Macdonald
Irving
Taylor

I'd say lets figure those 6 out first.

Brossiot has an outside chance too. And Gilles is still a solid prospect for a couple years down the road.

[browna]

Let's let Kiprusoff announce the man's retirement, not Dreger. I am sure it to be the case, but some guy announcing it just so he can move onto the Luongo rumors for the beloved Maple Leafs isn't the way this should be announced.

Glad the Flames...sorry, the fans (Feaster's probably upset at this too, maybe he can clean his teeth during Kipper's tribute too), can give him the proper sendoff befitting the team's best ever goalie.

[JazzyFlame]

Originally Posted by the_only_turek_fan

Please don't give Kiprusoff the Sundin treatment.

The guy has done more for this team than anyone in the last 10 years. And that includes #12.

Feaster has done a horrible job in the players relation department. I would not be surprised to c kipper come back to the nhl 14/15 season

[Ezio]

Toronto breathes a heavy sigh of relief.

[DuffMan]

Isn't he still under contract for 1.5 next year? what happens to that cash?

[Yamer]

Originally Posted by Bmuzyka

Totally hurts the Flames. I think that this sets a dangerous precedent for players to "give themselves a NTC". Whats stopping other players from making this same threat? Total BS.

That they won't have 1 year left at nearly a fifth of their AAV.

[Lanny_McDonald]

That is disappointing to hear. I thought Kipper would have a little more integrity than that.

[FlameZilla]

Guarantee that Feaster tries hard for UFA Mike Smith in July.

[Five-hole]

Sounded to me more like he wasn't interested in playing somewhere else (or anywhere) beyond this year. So the whole "it's only 2-3 months" argument fails.

[H2SO4(aq)]

Originally Posted by Resolute 14

Speaking as someone who has done a lot of road work in the past, I think you greatly underestimate the difference between being out of town for a few days at a time, and benig out of town for months at a time.

There is quite a bit of irony in your post, given you are basically accusing Kiprusoff of being selfish because he won't accede to your own selfish wants.

yah ill concede that. im 22, so i dont know what its like to have a kid. for me being on the road for a couple months is not a big deal, but im not in his shoes.

Fair enough, just really wish we could get some assets for him is all.

[Bmuzyka]

Originally Posted by Rocky Raccoon

If he is not motivated to play hockey, then retire now.

It's not in the Flames best interests to suspend him for not living up to his contractual rights; it would be a black mark on the organization, but seriously scratch him for the rest of the games and let the whiny brat stay home.

This reminds me of the last Olympics, where he said he wouldn't play for Finland unless he is the starter. This is nothing but a guy who wants his way, or else he is going to take his ball and go home

[Pierre "Monster" McGuire]

Originally Posted by Dr. Doom

Glencross for Bishop better happen ASAP here.

A 30 goal scorer for a career backup? No thanks.

[TurdFerguson]

At least someone will retire a Flame.

[ResAlien]

Turning on Kipper now eh? Today is going to be awesome.

[ComixZone]

Lots of respect for both Jarome and Miikka, but these last few weeks really do show how screwed up this team had become.

Iggy and Kipper had become "bigger" than the team. Lots of love for both of those players, but I'm glad the era has ended.

[keenan87]

screw kipper.. No longer a fan of his

[Flames89]

We gave him a NTC in order to resign him last time. He has been one o our best goalies of all time. We owe it to him to honour this without disparaging him.

[Gary83]

Originally Posted by Pierre "Monster" McGuire

A 30 goal scorer for a career backup? No thanks.

I love Glencross when he's on his game.

Can you please point me to the season where he did indeed score 30?