FlamesNation · May 30, 2021
Dismantling the 1989 Stanley Cup champions
Last week, May 25 to be precise, was the 32nd anniversary of the Calgary Flames’ lone Stanley Cup championship win. Despite being scary good in the late ’80s – they won back-to-back Presidents’ Trophies in 1987-88 and 1988-89 – the Flames won just a single Cup.
Here’s a look back at how the powerhouse 1989 squad was dismantled over the years that followed.
May 26, 1989 – HAKAN LOOB announced departure to Sweden
June 16, 1989 – ROB RAMAGE traded to Toronto for a 1989 second round pick
1989 second round pick was used to draft Kent Manderville.
Manderville was subsequently traded to Toronto (see: Jan. 2, 1992).
August 28, 1989: LANNY McDONALD announced retirement