There’s just certain numbers throughout the Flames history that you always equate with one player and #5 is one of those. Fifteen players have worn the sweater with 5 on it, the first being Ron Harris WAAAAAAAAY back in 1973. But it’s the current Flames Captain, Mark Giordano that has been the best player to wear that number in Flames franchise history.
What makes Gio’s story so interesting is that he took the long road to get to the NHL. The guy who’s played in the second most games in Flames history wasn’t even drafted.