Troy Brouwer wore #36 in St. Louis. It was actually the first time in his career he wore the number; he’d previously worn mostly #22, but occasionally #29 and #26 with the Blackhawks, and #20 with the Washington Capitals.

The number 22 actually isn’t taken with the Flames – Drew Shore was the last one to have it, and ways have been parted with him – but Brouwer is bringing his Blues number to the Flames.

Brouwer is the 10th player in Flames franchise history to wear #36:

Just like with #29, we have a diverse group of players here from all positions – except centres. Brouwer will be the fourth winger, putting them over the top; before him it was three of them, plus three defenders, plus three goalies.

Brouwer hasn’t even put on his jersey on the ice yet and he’s already the best Flame with this number, although we should give a shoutout to Racine for coming close in the points per game category as a defenceman, even though he only ever played 46 games with the Flames. (And Keetley DID stop all two shots he faced in the NHL!)