On April 23, 2013, Miikka Kiprusoff played his final NHL game. Since then, the Flames haven’t seemed to be able to figure out what to do in net.
This is a look back on how the Flames, presumably knowing Kiprusoff would not be able to play forever, did not adequately prepare for his departure – kind of similar to how once Jarome Iginla left they suddenly had no right wingers, but taking even longer to find a meaningful fix over the years. There was an initial attempt, and once those first avenues failed, nothing – perhaps, until now.