| The Calgary Flames is a team that has nurtured a | | | | established team in hockey. These factors contribute |
| number of players that have gone on to create an | | | | to their potential for the future. That potential makes it |
| impact on the many people that watch hockey. Of the | | | | more probable for the cultivation of great talent as |
| many players that have spent time in the Flames | | | | well. It is not a team with the history of some of the |
| locker room there are some that are more notable | | | | other teams, but that has not stopped them from |
| than other. These include names such as Suter and | | | | producing quality players and quality performance as a |
| Nieuwendyk. These and other players have created a | | | | team. |
| sensation among the fans and among their | | | | The name Suter is a part of the Flames in the minds |
| teammates in more recent history. They have set | | | | of many. He has set many records that still stand. |
| team records in single seasons. Those that have | | | | Some of which are considered to be records that will |
| focused their attention on the Flames team will likely | | | | stand for some time to come. Gary Suter is a rather |
| include these names and others in any list of greats if | | | | young player. That makes his future potential that |
| asked. These players and others are among the | | | | much brighter in the minds of many. That is one more |
| reasons that the Flames have consistently come so | | | | reason that he so many mention his future induction |
| close to the Stanley Cup. The future holds what the | | | | into the Hall of Fame. It is something that cannot be |
| players and other make. For the Flames that future is | | | | known yet, but it is something that many consider |
| one that will likely hold many reasons for celebrations. | | | | certain barring unforeseen difficulties. |
| Since much of the sensation created by these players | | | | The team is one that has a history of its own. Many |
| is recent, it is early for an undisputed statement about | | | | fans from the area and some outside the area harbor |
| career performance. The fact that these players are | | | | a special place in their hearts and minds. There are |
| still playing though presents the opportunity for them to | | | | already a number of players that attract the attention |
| go on and do even more. Until now they have | | | | of new fans and hold the attention of established fans. |
| performed effectively as team members as well as | | | | There are also a number of new players in the future |
| individual players. That proven value is something that | | | | for the team. Who knows what bright lights may be |
| adds to the validity of any comment about the quality | | | | part of the future of the Calgary Flames. The future |
| of these players. The team is also benefiting from the | | | | for this team seems wide-open in the minds of many |
| quality of these players. The team is already an | | | | of the fans. Only time will tell what awaits. |