[News] Thank you #34! - Miikka Kiprusoff officially retires -

[SixtySix]

Originally Posted by Hockey_Ninja

Did Theo ever put the whole team on his back like Kipper did?

Yes.

Thanks Kipper for everything, greatest goalie Flames have ever had. I feel incredibly lucky as a Flames fan to have the opportunity to watch and cheer for a world class goalie like him for all these years. Hopefully they replace the 30 in the rafters with 34.

[Tinordi]

There was a two to three season stretch when Kipper was unquestionably the most dominant goalie in the league.

[MrMastodonFarm]

All those tweets and the blueberry story from the sixth page make me like Kipper now more then ever.

[Bertuzzied]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

All those tweets and the blueberry story from the sixth page make me like Kipper now more then ever.

Page 6? thats like a noob move! hehe

But when i first read that blueberry story 3 years ago it cemented him as my favorite Flame ever. Sorry Marc Savard.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by Bertuzzied

But when i first read that blueberry story 3 years ago it cemented him as my favorite Flame ever. Sorry Marc Savard.

I don't think I've ever seen it, really funny. Funny how he's the total opposite of this shy recluse we all think we've known. The guy seems to be more of a Finnish James Bond. Or because their is a Netflix ad to the right on my screen, a Finnish Archer.

[YourCalgaryFlames!!!!]

Thank you so much for all the great memories Kipper!

[Bertuzzied]

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Originally Posted by fotze

Whose the Sutton part named after?

[trackercowe]

Originally Posted by Tinordi

There was a two to three season stretch when Kipper was unquestionably the most dominant goalie in the league.

Some people might debate this, but I believe for that stretch Kiprusoff was better than any member of the Flames has been over the course of the history of the franchise.

[jeffman]

Sad to see him go

[flamesrule14]

Even though it seemed like a foregone conclusion still sad to officially hear it announced today. Will never forget the 04 run and his numerous highlights. We as fans were extremely lucky to be able to watch Kipper every night. Always gave us a chance to win. Thank you Kipper!

[RedMileDJ]

Love Kipper. Thanks for all the great memories.

Here's to #34!

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

Originally Posted by SixtySix

Yes.

Thanks Kipper for everything, greatest goalie Flames have ever had. I feel incredibly lucky as a Flames fan to have the opportunity to watch and cheer for a world class goalie like him for all these years. Hopefully they replace the 30 in the rafters with 34.

Why would you want to replace the 30 in the rafters, versus simply adding 34?

[expatflame]

My favorite Flame of all time. Seeing him make those incredible saves day in and out was a blessing.

[kipperfan]

Best goaltender the franchise has ever had, no debate. I liked him ever since Sutter plucked him out of San Jose, admittedly never in my wildest dreams did I think he would become the backbone of our team, but boy has it been fun watching it happen!

Glad nobody has called me out as I think I stated some time before last season that I would "bet anything" Kipper played this year, good thing nobody took me up on that!

Thanks for a great decade Kipper, hope you have a awesome retirement.

[codynw]

Does anyone here think Kiprusoff's career was Hall of Fame worthy? I've seen a bunch of people suggesting it was. I'm not sure if I agree or not though. While he had a handful of incredible seasons, he was only slightly above average the rest of his career (yes I know the team in front of him wasn't great, but still). He also never won a cup.

What do you all think?

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

Originally Posted by codynw

Does anyone here think Kiprusoff's career was Hall of Fame worthy? I've seen a bunch of people suggesting it was. I'm not sure if I agree or not though. While he had a handful of incredible seasons, he was only slightly above average the rest of his career (yes I know the team in front of him wasn't great, but still). He also never won a cup.

What do you all think?

Not long enough IMO, unfortunately.

[Coach]

If people entered the hall on pure skill than yeah probably. Sadly he started his career a bit late to probably be considered. But I personally believe that he is one of the greatest goaltenders ever. If he was a Leaf he would have been in before retiring.

[kipperfan]

Originally Posted by codynw

Does anyone here think Kiprusoff's career was Hall of Fame worthy? I've seen a bunch of people suggesting it was. I'm not sure if I agree or not though. While he had a handful of incredible seasons, he was only slightly above average the rest of his career (yes I know the team in front of him wasn't great, but still). He also never won a cup.

What do you all think?

Probably not, unfortunately. As the poster above alluded to, he wasn't a premier goaltender for long enough. Though if that goal had counted back in 2004 and he had a cup (and maybe a Conn Smythe) on his resume I think you could make a fairly strong case.

[$ven27]

Originally Posted by codynw

Does anyone here think Kiprusoff's career was Hall of Fame worthy? I've seen a bunch of people suggesting it was. I'm not sure if I agree or not though. While he had a handful of incredible seasons, he was only slightly above average the rest of his career (yes I know the team in front of him wasn't great, but still). He also never won a cup.

What do you all think?

Nope. If he had a bit longer career, then I think he would be. Either way he's my favorite player of all time.

[codynw]

Yeah that's what I thought too. Not to take away from his achievements, just thought I'd see what other people thought.