This coming May is the 40th anniversary of the Atlanta Flames moving to Calgary. To commemorate this occasion, we’re counting down the Top 40 Calgary Flames in history.
Coming in at #37 is one of the most highly touted prospects in franchise history, Dion Phaneuf.
Dion Phaneuf was a heck of a junior player. The pride of the Red Deer Rebels, he was the ninth overall selection (by the Flames) in the 2003 NHL Draft. He made his NHL debut following the 2004-05 lockout, making the team out of camp and opening a ton of eyes with his offensive prowess and big hits.