Mike Vernon has been in a few masks in his time.
On one, never.
"I think it's so cool," admits the home-brew '89 Stanley Cup winner. "Smitty texted me about it this morning. So we've been going back and forth a bit.
"I saw a few photos. It looks amazing.
"I've always said that history is so important. In any business. But nowhere more than in the sports business.
"Sports fans remember the names and the achievements of their heroes growing up their whole lives. I'm no different.
"It's contagious. And that's what's beautiful. Kids and their grandpas being able to have a conversation about their favourites of different eras.
"I don't think he's honouring me. I think he's honouring the past. That's what important.
"And I'm glad he's having fun with it."
'IT LOOKS AMAZING'
Mike Vernon loves new Mike Smith mask which was inspired by the legendary Flames netminder