Best defense man before Giordano?

[TychoFan]

Who was it? How long has it been?

Edit: just to be clear, I mean someone better than Giordano.

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[Ace Rimmer]

Bouwmeester. Three years ago.

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

Bouwmeester. Three years ago.

And I'd argue it was only during the brief time he was coached under Hartley.

 

[MonaHan Solo]

I don't know. We've haven't had a good 2-way defenceman in a long time. They were either a great offensive d-man (Phaneuf) or a great defensive d-man (Regehr).

 

[SmellOfVictory]

Who was it? How long has it been?

Edit: just to be clear, I mean someone better than Giordano.

Better than he is right now? MacInnis.

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

Better than he is right now? MacInnis.

Yeah, that's the only name that pops in my head if you want better than Giordano.

 

[Master Bill]

I'd say post 2005 lockout:

Dion Phaneuf was the best offensive defenseman we've had during his first 3 years with the team. Our best all-round defenseman was Jay Bouwmeester, I know many blamed him for a lot of the goals he was on the ice against, but we really didn't have anyone who could fill the minutes like he did every game. As for our best skating defenseman... Anders Eriksson by a thousand miles.

 

[Wayne Primeau]

I'd say post 2005 lockout:

Dion Phaneuf was the best offensive defenseman we've had during his first 3 years with the team. Our best all-round defenseman was Jay Bouwmeester, I know many blamed him for a lot of the goals he was on the ice against, but we really didn't have anyone who could fill the minutes like he did every game. As for our best skating defenseman... Anders Eriksson by a thousand miles.

It's hard to include Eriksson for anything "best", but... yeah. You're right. Although I'd slot in Hale there too.

 

[Master Bill]

It's hard to include Eriksson for anything "best", but... yeah. You're right. Although I'd slot in Hale there too.

Hale, Staios, Hannan... you name it

 

[Johnny GODreau]

Hale, Staios, Hannan... you name it

It was a great mobile d-corps. Too bad Butter had them dumping and chasing.

 

[MuffinMerc]

Bouwmeester
Phaneuf
Regehr

 

[Pirate King Luffy]

Jordan Leopold AINEC.

 

[YMCMBYOLO]

Remember when we had Steven Reinprect?

Good times

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

The only Dman I've ever seen play at a higher level for the Flames other than Gio is playing at right now, is MacInnis. I actually don't even think it's debatable. For a couple of seasons Dion was fantastic at making an impact on the PP and throwing monster hits, but he was never a legit top pairing shut down guy. Regehr was pretty darn amazing as well for a lot of years, but never had the offence. JBo had a great 4 months under Hartley where he played like a top 10 dman, but still I don't think he was quite this good. Going back further, Housely was great offensively but pretty terrible in his own end. Suter was great to. But if your talking Norris caliber type of season, in my mind theres only one other guy and that's big Al.

 

[danmcd15]

Honestly, right now there isn't a dman in the league Id prefer over Gio. Yes, Doughty is a great player who controls a game and Weber is a great leader with a cannon. But Gio is just so well rounded and reliable. So much effort and no real weakness. Such a good guy, good leader, and community contributor. Just a real easy guy to cheer for. I'm not old enough to really remember the MacInnis days, but there's no Dman in my memory that Ive preferred over Gio.

 

[CraigsList]

MacInnis, unfortunately.

Would have been great to see Bouwmeester under Hartley for 3 seasons. B. Sutter did not use him correctly.

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

Who was it? How long has it been?

Edit: just to be clear, I mean someone better than Giordano.

That's the guy who Gio for the last two years has reminded me of on the ice.

Suffice to say, I think we're on to a team that could be contending for a title much sooner than I can fathom.