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.
#8 on the list is Gary Roberts.
The 1984 NHL Draft was a gorgeous haul for the Flames. Outside of the first round, they grabbed Paul Ranheim, Brett Hull, Jiri Hrdina and Gary Suter. But Roberts, their first rounder, was easily the best guy they landed. A star with the Ottawa 67’s, he boasted smarts, skill and grit.
He made his NHL debut in 1986-87 and became a full-timer in 1987-88.