McCrimmon’s 3 years in Calgary were very productive, but his post hockey career was shortened by a tragic accident.
Brad McCrimmon was already a successful, veteran hockey player by the time his wagon was hitched to the Calgary Flames. McCrimmon played in 5 minor league hockey seasons and 8 NHL seasons with the Bruins and Flyers before coming to the Flames in 1987. In 72 games for the Flames in 89, McCrimmon had 22 points and was an other worldly +43. He played in 22 games for Calgary in the playoffs that season and contributed 3 points en route to the Stanley Cup.