tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post2112672179814979042..comments2023-10-13T03:04:59.079-06:00Comments on Flames From 80 Feet: Unveiling the 50 Greatest Players in Calgary Flames HistoryDarren Hayneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18313656680741630135noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-39959186248336390342017-11-01T21:42:51.624-06:002017-11-01T21:42:51.624-06:00A beautiful list. I get tears in my eyes when I th...A beautiful list. I get tears in my eyes when I think about how much higher up players like Gaudreau, Monahan and Jagr can potentially move up as the years go by. Good list!<br /><br />TheScorpionAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-54920498072173634402017-02-01T05:34:26.894-07:002017-02-01T05:34:26.894-07:00Of the current guys, Brodie is too low and Monahan...Of the current guys, Brodie is too low and Monahan/Gaudreau too high (TJ Brodie is the best playsr among thoze three). Otherwise a solid list.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03539898382293653793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-50490027351294424322017-01-31T05:44:53.676-07:002017-01-31T05:44:53.676-07:00Does a bear shit in the woods? (Actually, not real...Does a bear shit in the woods? (Actually, not really sure, but he was a talented dude, for sure.)Darren Hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313656680741630135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-16822242666163868552017-01-31T05:44:07.085-07:002017-01-31T05:44:07.085-07:00Oklahoma! Whoa. You must be missing the days when ...Oklahoma! Whoa. You must be missing the days when the Flames AHL team played in Omaha, Nebraska. Savard was an oversight, which I knew would happen tackling a project like this in a condensed time frame. I should have done more prep/planning but it was an impulse idea and along the way, overlooked a couple guys that slipped through the cracks. In fact, I've since added him to the honourable mentions. Could he have been higher? Probably. Had some great chemistry with Jarome Iginla in their brief time together. But he was a petulant lad when he was here too, that worked against him. As for Freddie B. Great story when he arrived on the scene but at two-plus seasons only, I didn't feel he had done enough. Was behind others also not listed in wins like Roman Turek, Trevor Kidd and Rick Wamsley. So there you go, but good question. Thanks for reading.<br />Darren Hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313656680741630135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-55391204649785066702017-01-30T20:03:01.624-07:002017-01-30T20:03:01.624-07:00Love that picture of Juice going between the legs....Love that picture of Juice going between the legs. Did he score on that play?Jay Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07132016010228523389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-62800263836345188562017-01-30T06:11:07.816-07:002017-01-30T06:11:07.816-07:00Darren, I'm a Flames fan living in Tulsa, OK w...Darren, I'm a Flames fan living in Tulsa, OK where very few know anything about hockey. Your game and team analysis is much appreciated in the South. Loved this list and thought you did a great job but I'm surprised I didn't see Marc Savard or Fred Brathwaite (not only because he was beloved, but because of the way you valued longevity). I'd be interested to know why you left these two guys off of the list.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13272393930268316444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-72918733477590749742017-01-29T09:08:08.803-07:002017-01-29T09:08:08.803-07:00Presumptuous and regrettable word choice by me at ...Presumptuous and regrettable word choice by me at the end of a long day. Sorry about that. Thanks for engaging and I love the passion. Like I said, comments, feedback is great, but I'm not a fan of those that criticize then walk away without providing an alternative. You did the latter, backed it up with why, it's all good. I don't agree but that's fine and that's not what this is about. Thanks again for reading. Cheers.<br />Darren Hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313656680741630135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-51652119277001846642017-01-29T03:07:08.834-07:002017-01-29T03:07:08.834-07:00Sorry, I never said I was furious. Just didn't...Sorry, I never said I was furious. Just didn't agree and I showed my stats and reasoning. Funny how people jump to conclusions so quickly. Next time just make it a popularity contest and then you won't need to get up set Mr. Haynes. <br />Sean ElekesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-37691698959200240432017-01-29T00:00:58.066-07:002017-01-29T00:00:58.066-07:00Goodness. Yes, I think that would have worked out ...Goodness. Yes, I think that would have worked out gloriously. All we're missing is a De Lorean and Doc Brown.Darren Hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313656680741630135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-5182603687453774312017-01-29T00:00:00.166-07:002017-01-29T00:00:00.166-07:00Happy to have you as an ally. I've chatting wi...Happy to have you as an ally. I've chatting with someone right now that is furious that Iginla was No. 1 as he would have had Iginla behind guys like Joel Otto. I suppose 'great' can be interpreted in different ways.<br />Darren Hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313656680741630135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-37404183072743118922017-01-28T23:58:03.564-07:002017-01-28T23:58:03.564-07:00First of all. My favourite expression is "I w...First of all. My favourite expression is "I would have written less if I had more time."<br /><br />Secondly, I considered titling the story "50 Least-Bad Flames of All-Time" but not sure that would make it a ratings bonanza.<br /><br />Thirdly, are you also in the front office of the National Football League? (I.e. No Fun League). Let me have my 50, damn you. No, this isn't an all-star team but come on, there are some beauty names from the past in there. Maybe it even reminds people to enjoy the current.Darren Hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313656680741630135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-54764271302210888542017-01-28T23:52:04.367-07:002017-01-28T23:52:04.367-07:00What you should know is my editor (also me) sucks!...What you should know is my editor (also me) sucks!Darren Hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313656680741630135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-85402876491813311422017-01-28T18:36:24.849-07:002017-01-28T18:36:24.849-07:00Why doesn't Gaudreau stat line say "to cu...Why doesn't Gaudreau stat line say "to current" is there something we should know?? :OAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11297786738211905301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-4167492194427320212017-01-28T17:35:53.126-07:002017-01-28T17:35:53.126-07:00But, your top picks are spot-on.But, your top picks are spot-on.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17771763057166090359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-26866032366971100992017-01-28T17:35:09.592-07:002017-01-28T17:35:09.592-07:0050 might be too great a number for team that has o...50 might be too great a number for team that has only won one Stanley Cup. When Phaneuf is way up there, it's kind of meh.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17771763057166090359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-37989122880865527842017-01-28T10:36:19.305-07:002017-01-28T10:36:19.305-07:00How great would Iginla in his prime look on a line...How great would Iginla in his prime look on a line with Gaudreau and Monahan right now. I bet teams wouldn't mess with Gaudreau as much.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08481903735834089522noreply@blogger.com