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The Flames of the 80's had some big time names, however poor management didn't help their cause.

Theo Fleury

Doug Gilmour

Brett Hull

Hakan Loob

Al Macinnis

Brad Mcrimmon

Lanny McDonald

Joe Mullen

Joe Nieuwendyk

Joel Otto

Jim Peplinski

Paul Reinhart

Gary Roberts

Gary Suter

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From what I've seen, I'd say the Penguins team with Mario Lemieux, Ron Francis, Jaromir Jagr and Paul Coffey. Lemieux alone was unbelievably skilled. He looked like he was playing at a different level than anyone else, like a man among boys... he even looked bored most of the time as he was setting up and scoring goals. Ron Francis was a terrific passer, and Jaromir Jagr was (and is) an incredibly skilled playmaking winger who could slow the game down.

The Red Wings with Steve Yzerman, Sergei Federov and company was probably the second most talented.

More exciting and skilled teams: Anaheim Mighty Ducks with Steve Rucchin centreing Paul Kariya and Teemu Selanne, the Canucks with Brendan Morrison, Todd Bertuzzi and Markus Naslund. And last but not least that Canucks team of just a few years ago with Mikael Samuelsson, Sami Salo, and that wicked third line of Malhotra, Torres & Hansen. Ahh memories...

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80's oilers had all the firepower but they would have to out score their opponents. Grant Fuhr was great but he was no Billy Smith. Paul Coffey was a great offensive defenseman but was no Denis Potvin defensively.

The 80's Islanders would beat you 3-0 2-0 4-1, as opposed to the oilers 8-5 7-4 9-6.

Its close, but as far as a COMPLETE TEAM. I think the Islanders dynasty takes the cake

So IMO

1) 80's Islanders

2) 80's Oilers

3) 70's Canadiens

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The Flames of the 80's had some big time names, however poor management didn't help their cause.

Theo Fleury

Doug Gilmour

Brett Hull

Hakan Loob

Al Macinnis

Brad Mcrimmon

Lanny McDonald

Joe Mullen

Joe Nieuwendyk

Joel Otto

Jim Peplinski

Paul Reinhart

Gary Roberts

Gary Suter

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