Plus 1 for Andrei Trefilov. How many times has a Flames goalie posted back to back shutouts like he did in 93-94? I have to assume Kipper did it, but has to be a pretty small group.
Does Anton Stralman count? Because I didn't neccessarily like or dislike his fleeting stint as a Flame... but he's pretty good and fun to watch. Sort of a Mini Brodie.
Plus 1 for Andrei Trefilov. How many times has a Flames goalie posted back to back shutouts like he did in 93-94? I have to assume Kipper did it, but has to be a pretty small group.
Turek opened his first season here, I believe, with two straight shutouts.
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Chris Simon. Underrated part of our cup run. He played that pivotal powerforward and net front presence role. Couldn't be moved and had the hands to finish. We've lacked that type of player for years but hopefully between Tkachuk, Brouwer and Chiasson we've finally got some powerforwards.
I think it's fair to say Ferland has the making of another Chris Simon type. But with better hair.
I loved the Nieminen-Nilson-Donovan line in 2004. If I had to pick a favourite I'd have to say Donovan. He went on a big scoring streak in the regular season just as the team was getting into the playoff race, December IIRC.
They were just so good at stinging the opposition for random mistakes.
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They were just so good at stinging the opposition for random mistakes.
Thanks for this.
Nostalgic sigh! This clip beautifully illustrates the strength of Iginla setting up the Gelinas goal, and Donovan's speed setting up the second. The Flames sure missed Donovan in game 7 of the final.
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Anton Stralman. I don't think he would be near the player he has become if not for his time with the Flames.
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Rob Ramage - only played 12 regular season games for Calgary the year we actually got him for Brett Hull. It wasn't until the following season when we won the cup. He was traded right after to Toronto.
Gary Leeman could be another added to the "who's your least favorite short term Flame" category