As someone who was not alive in the 80's, the only guy I've never heard of has to be Colin Patterson. His numbers would be pretty meh for a player even today, nevermind considering it was the 80's.
What was his game like?
Terrific defensively, a Selke quality defensive forward.
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As someone who was not alive in the 80's, the only guy I've never heard of has to be Colin Patterson. His numbers would be pretty meh for a player even today, nevermind considering it was the 80's.
What was his game like?
Patterson was the Flames best defensive forward. An excellent two way player.
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Gutsy effort, dug deep. I would have a few changes (but probably wouldn't have actually made the list in the first place, so kudos).
So Yelle comes in, plays a strong and important role, the team became competitive, very strong defensively, and regularly made the playoffs. JBo comes in and pretty much the exact opposite happens.
Yelle in, Bouw out.
Rhett. The guy went to the finals with Florida and Buffalo, then same with the Flames and by all accounts was a leader in the room. The Flames never missed the playoffs with him.
Rhett in, Gauthier out.
Gelinas should be higher than Cammalleri by virtue of clutch achievements.
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It feels weird for Hudler to be just behind Bouwmeester to me. It says things like "team success, individual accomplishments or records, overall impact, etc" are taken into consideration. Hudler winning a Lady Byng, being a leader, being a part of a really successful line, and having that one amazing season sticks in my mind and represents greatness a lot more than anything Bouw did.
It feels weird for Hudler to be just behind Bouwmeester to me. It says things like "team success, individual accomplishments or records, overall impact, etc" are taken into consideration. Hudler winning a Lady Byng, being a leader, being a part of a really successful line, and having that one amazing season sticks in my mind and represents greatness a lot more than anything Bouw did.
I only remember one thing about Bouwmeester.
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I'd put Lanny higher for sentimental reasons as much as anything. He was the Flames to many people.
Phaneuf ahead of Reinhart? Nope.
Tonelli? LOL. This isn't the greatest Islanders list
Lol yup. The franchise has won one cup. Which goalie held it in the air?
One goalie would have:
-likely won the Conn Smyth in '04 if the Flames had won
-was a Vezina/Jennings winner in '06
-was a 3 time vezina nominee
-a Hart nominee
-1st team all star
And the other was:
-2nd team all star
-vezina nomination
-Cup winner in '89
Cup or not, I know which goalie I would take. And Vernon's success with Detroit doesn't count.
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As someone who was not alive in the 80's, the only guy I've never heard of has to be Colin Patterson. His numbers would be pretty meh for a player even today, nevermind considering it was the 80's.
What was his game like?
Selke Trophy finalist. Undrafted. Patty was a fine player.
I'd put Lanny higher for sentimental reasons as much as anything. He was the Flames to many people.
Phaneuf ahead of Reinhart? Nope.
Tonelli? LOL. This isn't the greatest Islanders list
Lanny is in just the right spot but agree Phaneuf should be lower.
Wasn't Tonelli an important part of the 86 team that beat the Oilers? I also recall a quote from Gretzky that he absolutely hated playing against him. For that alone he deserves to make the list.
Edit: I found a Gretzky quote about the benching of Tonelli in the 88 playoffs. The Flames finished above the Oilers in the standings but were swept by them in the playoffs:
Quote:
I wouldn't bench Tonelli if he had just stolen my car
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After first 15, maybe 20 the list us pretty underwhelming. Guys, who were never top four defenseman (Gauthier) or top six forwards (Glencross, Backlund) are in the list of top 50 of all time. Fourth line center gets honorable mention. Might as well hand a spot to Freddie B, he at least stopped the biggest goalie carousel in the franchise history.
As someone who was not alive in the 80's, the only guy I've never heard of has to be Colin Patterson. His numbers would be pretty meh for a player even today, nevermind considering it was the 80's.
What was his game like?
Tremendous 2 way player who was the defensive conscience on any line. But also smart enough to not be a hindrance to that line on offense.
A great player.
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Riser should be way higher. It really is too bad that his time as GM hurt his legacy here so much because the guy bled for the Flames.
I also agree that Yelle should be way higher. For me he was a huge part of the cultural shift the team made.
Marcus Nilson would have on the list if he had JUST SCORED THAT GOAL IN OVERTIME.
I would also have Ron Stern on the list or as a HM
We did a ranking some time ago, that we should compare.
I don't care what anyone says, Bouwmeester was/is a great defenseman who was treated pretty unfairly by this fanbase.
It was more the coaching that killed his chance to flourish in Calgary. It was very clear what made him a star in Florida from watching old footage. Then gets here and Brent Sutter just immediately turned him into a robotic drone in his rigid system (like he did many players) and took away everything that made him an offensive threat.
