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4 years

#Flames LW Johnny Gaudreau: “I had to pee.”

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#Flames coach Darryl Sutter, whose team was shorthanded six times tonight: “That’s one thing I learned a long time ago — when you’re in Chicago all those years and you come into Toronto, you know what goes on. I won’t say nothing more.”

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Darryl Sutter on his post-game message to #Flames : “Get your chin up and your chest out and walk out proud. They did a hell of a lot more than anybody said they’d do, quite honest.”

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#Flames coach Darryl Sutter when asked about Johnny Gaudreau hitting the 500-game plateau: “Hopefully he has more energy than his 499th game.”

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#Flames Darryl Sutter on Vegas Golden Knights: “When they have the full squad, they’re the favourites to win the Stanley Cup. Other than the team that has the Stanley Cup, they’re the favourites. They have a $100-million payroll, so they have to figure out how to keep 20 out.”

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After Joel Hanley was claimed by #Flames on waivers, he received a text from a guy he's never met, offering up his house for the next two months ... As if Flames fans needed another reason to root for Chris Tanev in the Stanley Cup playoffs, that text was from him.

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Flames assistant general manager Chris Snow is celebrating his 40th birthday today. And what does he have planned for tomorrow? Hint: It's awesome. He'll be on the mound at historic Fenway Park. His kids will throw ceremonial first pitches, too ...

Flames exec Chris Snow, a beacon of hope for those battling ALS, to throw first pitch at Fenway Park

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Johnny Gaudreau: “I always kind of dreamed about playing a tad closer to home. But I mean, it didn’t matter where I was signing. Our decision was it was best for us not to go back to Calgary and then we decided to figure out what was the best option for us.”

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Johnny Gaudreau on Calgary: “Everything about this city, I love.”

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From my chat with former #Flames winger (and now Senators development coach) Shean Donovan, a favourite story about Jarome Iginla ...

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Johnny Gaudreau hosted seven or eight former #Flames teammates, plus some equipment-staffers, for dinner last night at his house in Columbus. “They came over, hung out, got to meet my daughter. It was special ... It was great to spend time with them.”

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4 years

Hearing the NHL is waiting for one more person in the Eastern time-zone to go to bed and then this game will be underway.

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#Flames Blake Coleman on Johnny Gaudreau: "In my talks with him, trying to have him understand what a legacy he could leave in Calgary if he stays. You could probably already put his jersey up in the rafters. Eight more years of Johnny , he’d be cemented forever."

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Cohen Snow, son of Chris Snow, is at the Saddledome as Mikael Backlund is introduced to be captain of #Flames .

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#Flames MacKenzie Weegar, this morning: “Everybody is board in this room ... A lot of us spoke about it and not one guy had a disagreement. Everybody is welcome in this dressing room and in this arena and we’re really happy to be wearing the jersey.”

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#Flames Pride Night jerseys are terrific. And as the team steps onto the ice for pre-game warmup, every player is wearing one. Perfect.

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2 years

Matthew Tkachuk, this morning: “I hope I can find a few more of those tickets for the Red Lot for my family.” Brady Tkachuk, just now: Throwing freebie T-shirts from the stage into the crowd at the Red Lot.

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Major controversy at #Flames morning skate in Winnipeg, where teammates were trying to tell Nikita Zadorov that his nickname is now 'Little Z.' Apparently they've decided that Radim Zohorna is taller. Hence, a new 'Big Z.' Developing story.

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#Flames coach Darryl Sutter on Fan Appreciation Night at the Saddledome ...

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Asked #Flames coach Darryl Sutter post-game how he keeps his team from feeling too good about themselves — an issue in years past — or allowing bad habits to creep in during a lengthy win streak. His reply? “Oh, I’m good at that.”

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Erik Gudbranson, winner of the Peter Maher Good Guy Award as selected by the #Flames media contingent, with the legendary broadcaster.

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4 years

More from the not-traded Johnny Gaudreau: “Next time, I will hold it in as long as I can.”

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4 years

#Flames LW Johnny Gaudreau: “I had to pee.”

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4 years

Alberta’s golf season starts next Monday — May 4. Fellow golfers, do me a solid and follow the rules and curve-flattening protocols so we don’t screw this up for each other.

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When I started chasing a career in sports journalism, had two main goals — cover the NHL and cover the Olympics. I'll miss some news on #Flames beat in coming weeks, but for good reason ... Tokyo-bound tomorrow on behalf of Postmedia and so, so excited. Please follow along!

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4 years

With this retweet, #Flames D Rasmus Andersson just fired one more shot in the Battle of Alberta for 2019-20.

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#Flames C Mark Jankowski received the news every call-up hopes for earlier this week — check out of the hotel, find a place. Has moved in with D Brett Kulak.

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In this third period, you are constantly hearing #Flames LW Matthew Tkachuk encouraging teammates on bench, commending smart plays. His leadership is really showing.

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Funny line from #Flames star Johnny Gaudreau on his takedown on Sean Durzi: “I’m pretty strong, I think. When the guy isn’t looking, I’m pretty strong.”

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On Chris Snow, a thank-you from me, from hockey fans, from all of us ...

Gilbertson: Chris Snow, thanks for sharing your story

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#Flames D Nikita Zadorov: “I just want to apologize to our fans. We’re playing like shit right now. It’s tough to watch.”

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Earlier this week, a #Flames staffer described Chris Snow as one of the toughest fighters in hockey. A perfect description. An amazing person, an amazing family. RIP.

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9 months

Today we hugged Chris for the last time and said goodbye as he went to give four people the gift of life by donating his kidneys, liver and lungs. We are deeply broken and deeply proud. In life and in death, Chris never stopped giving. We walk forward with his light guiding us.

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#Flames forward Jakob Pelletier with the line of the day (and a gentle dig at the old boss): “I think it’s easier for the coaches to know the No. 22 to the No. 49. It’s a joke. Just kidding, just kidding.”

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And yes, Hanley accepted the offer. He and his wife and son spent the remainder of the season at Tanev’s house. “That was really nice of him. Especially with a two-year-old ... They have lots of toys and stuff there, so it’s been awesome.”

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After Joel Hanley was claimed by #Flames on waivers, he received a text from a guy he's never met, offering up his house for the next two months ... As if Flames fans needed another reason to root for Chris Tanev in the Stanley Cup playoffs, that text was from him.

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#Flames forward Blake Coleman: “We’re not here to pack it in and look to the future. We have guys that have won in here. We have guys that want to win in here. There’s never going to be a quit in our team. As long as we have breath in us, we’re going to have that fight.”

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#Flames Milan Lucic after thriller in Nashville: "I think everyone that was here and watching on TV got their money’s worth... I’ve played over 1,000 games now and that’s probably in the top five games that I’ve been a part of with the hits, the fights, the emotion, the crowd."

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Just off phone with Hunter Brzustewicz. His reaction to trade to #Flames ? “I love it. I love that a team wants me. That’s the biggest thing. I’m really looking forward to the opportunity. I’m really glad that they gave me the opportunity. I’ve heard nothing but great things.”

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#Flames puck-stopping prospect Dustin Wolf posted three shutouts in a four-game span to backstop the AHL’s Stockton Heat to the Calder Cup semifinals. Holy.

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Tomorrow in Dallas, Blake Coleman and his family are hosting the entire #Flames team for U.S. Thanksgiving dinner. Coleman: “I just love food and football and the whole thing. So to be able to share it with the team, it will be fun.”

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“I feel the best physically that I’ve felt in three years.” “I think this is some of the best hockey I’ve played since I got to Calgary.” Talking improved health, scoring expectations and mashed potatoes with #Flames forward Blake Coleman ...

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#Flames coach Darryl Sutter post-game in Winnipeg: “Hopefully, we get a schedule where we don’t have to play Monday. Bullshit, this schedule where we play three in four to finish the year on the road. Doesn’t make sense.”

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Post-game gold from #Flames MacKenzie Weegar: “I think the most special part was the big mutant Klapka getting that goal and giving me a big hug and he’s looking down at me and he’s like, ‘I just scored in the NHL!’ And he’s spitting in my face, and I’m like, ‘F---ing rights!’ ”

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A classy gesture, just announced — Miikka Kiprusoff has donated $34,000 to Calgary Minor Hockey.

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I'm not sure there were many dry eyes in the Saddledome as the family of Chris Snow — Kelsie, Cohen and Willa — dropped the ceremonial opening faceoff. #SnowyStrong

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Worth recognizing… Look how much effort #Flames organization has made to commemorate Milan Lucic’s 1,000-game milestone. All the videos from past/present teammates, custom hats and shirts. Just total class. Team is making a big deal of a big night, and it shouldn’t go unnoticed.

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#Flames coach Darryl Sutter today on LW Johnny Gaudreau: "Johnny is one of the best 200-foot players in the league right now and that says a lot about him and just the way he's approached the season."

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After signing a three-year, US$17.4 million contract with #Flames , Andrew Mangiapane heard from his pal and teammate Rasmus Andersson. “He texted me saying, ‘I shouldn’t even bring my wallet this year. I’ll just leaving my wallet in Sweden and you can pay for everything for me.’”

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#Flames coach Darryl Sutter on Milan Lucic’s hit on Mike Smith: “They called it charging, correct? Imagine if Looch did charge … He actually tried to slow it down a little bit, I think.”

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4 years

With NHL planning to play on this historic evening, Kelly Hrudey just nailed it on pre-game coverage: “I’m disappointed that we’re talking about hockey tonight.” Well said. Couldn’t agree more.

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Elias Lindholm, who welcomed a son yesterday, was absolutely beaming after #Flames practice this morning. Mom and baby are both doing well. Congrats to Elias and Annica.

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#Flames GM Brad Treliving on Johnny Gaudreau: “He’s a Calgary Flame and we want to make him a Calgary Flame for a long time.”

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4 years

No word yet on whether Leon Draisaitl has approved the addition ...

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#Flames G David Rittich is headed to the NHL All-Star Game as an injury replacement. Nice reward for a guy who’s had a very solid season.

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#Flames D Rasmus Andersson is currently quarterbacking Calgary's top power-play unit with four forwards — Johnny Gaudreau, Elias Lindholm, Sean Monahan and Matthew Tkachuk. Andersson is going to play a massive role for this team in 2021.

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2 years

You're seeing the two-time Stanley Cup champion in Blake Coleman in this third period. Superb.

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#Flames coach Darryl Sutter: “This win is two-fold ... One is for the late Ken King, who we lost a year ago. And the other is for my mother, for her 85th birthday today. This win is for those two.”

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#Flames star Matthew Tkachuk on the loud ovation after his 100th point: “Normally, this is really the only place in the league that would give me an applause like that.”

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#Flames announce that they've hired longtime broadcaster Peter Loubardias as a reserve list scout. #GoodPeople

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On Saturday, former #Flames captain Mark Giordano will be treated to a standing ovation — probably a long one — from a half-capacity crowd at the Saddledome. Asked Matthew Tkachuk today about Giordano's legacy in this city/organization. His very insightful, respectful reply:

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Via #Flames GM Craig Conroy, Jarome Iginla’s message to Matt Coronato at the end of development camp: “He said, ‘The one thing I notice is you never cheated a drill, you did everything at high pace, your work ethic was noticeable every day.’ ” Seems like a good sign.

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#Flames Tkachuk on fight w/ Kassian: “I just didn’t like getting kinda pummelled at home like I did. A lot of people didn’t want me to do it, but I wanted to. It was a way for me to stick up for myself. It wasn’t anything to do with owing anybody. I was just doing it for myself.”

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5 years

There are now 20 points separating #Flames and Oilers in Western Conference standings.

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1 year

Final thought on busy day. I have a text saved on my phone from 5+ years ago — the day my dad passed. It's from Brad Treliving, not only sending condolences but telling me to call if I ever needed to chat. Joked the size of his ears made him a good listener. A class act. #Flames

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#Flames LW Milan Lucic brought his Nintendo Wii so he could play Mario Kart with teammates in his spare time. Steering wheels and all. Veteran move.

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Keith and Chantal Tkachuk were in attendance last night in Chicago. It was supposed to be a one-game trip but with Matthew just two points shy of 100, his proud parents are en route to Nashville. #Flames face Predators tonight.

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A complete list of NHLers with four separate four-point outings so far this season ... - Johnny Gaudreau, #Flames - Matthew Tkachuk, #Flames That's it.

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#Flames LW Matthew Tkachuk on why he wanted to stick up for injured teammate Mikael Backlund in scrap with Matt Dumba: "I didn't like the hit. I don't think anybody did. Backs is my centre. Im not going to let anybody do that to him."

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#Flames Jonathan Huberdeau on the roar from the Saddledome fans after his slump-busting goal. “I take it in. It’s nice to get the support from the crowd. They’ve been patient. Hopefully, that can get me going.”

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Good on #Flames players — Milan Lucic, Mark Giordano, Sean Monahan, etc. — for pledging support to part-time Saddledome staffers who won't be paid during pause in NHL action. Here's hoping ownership will soon reconsider their decision and come up with a much better solution.

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#Flames acquisition Hunter Brzustewicz is already feeling the love from the C of Red: “All over social media today and yesterday, it’s fans just saying ‘Welcome to Calgary!’ They probably don’t know, but that truly means a lot.”

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#Flames Andrei Kuzmenko after 2 goals in 4-2 loss to Kraken: “When my team lose, it doesn’t matter how many I score, how many assists. It’s not individual sport. I’m a teammate, team guy. For me, it doesn’t matter if today I score or not score. We lose. It’s a very bad moment.”

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As we all predicted …

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Darryl Sutter on #Flames D Oliver Kylington: “He’s fine.”

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#Flames trade acquisition Tyler Toffoli: “I honestly think I know half the guys on the team, and the guys I don’t know, I’ve already got a text from.”

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#Flames D Chris Tanev on the ice for Tuesday's practice.

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Mark Giordano, to reporters in Toronto today, on #Flames selecting Mikael Backlund as captain: “It’s awesome. Could not have happened to a better guy. I played a lot of years with Backs, he’s going to be a great captain and he was already a great leader for a long time for them.”

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Great line from #Flames G Jacob Markstrom about getting to play in NHL with close pals Elias Lindholm and Calle Jarnkrok: “When you’re retired and are old, you can buy a low-division team in Sweden and get all your friends together. But we just figured we’d do it here instead.”

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For a team and fan-base rocked by the off-season departure of two star forwards, getting an immediate long-term commitment from Jonathan Huberdeau is a very big deal for #Flames . He is the new face-of-the-franchise.

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#Flames coach Darryl Sutter: “Last night, there was 37 power-plays. That’s a third more than the regular season. So it wasn’t called the way it was in the regular season, very clear. There were a lot of penalties that you had to watch the replay to see what the penalty was.”

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Calgary-raised blue-liner Cale Makar is going to be must-see TV in the Stanley Cup final. Just like he was tonight as Avalanche eliminated the Oilers. Just so, so, so good.

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That overtime winner was basically a summary of Elias Lindholm’s Selke Trophy candidacy in an eight-second clip. Terrific defensive play, terrific pass, and Johnny Gaudreau finishes on a breakaway. #Flames win 4-3 in OT.

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Jakob Pelletier and Kevin Rooney now have stalls in the #Flames locker-room, a sign that both are back on skates as they recover from shoulder injuries.

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Asked if he’s ever experienced racism with #Flames , D Oliver Kylington replies: “Never in this organization. I’ve been treated fairly.”

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For those of you saying this isn't actually playoffs, I present ... Sam Bennett.

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Darryl Sutter talked today about the uproar in Calgary when a young player is scratched. A few minutes later, #Flames D Rasmus Andersson provide terrific insight on the topic ...

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#Flames D Michael Stone on the spotlight of a second-round Battle of Alberta: "I mean, I had people waving at me on my way in today. I haven’t had that in a while."

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#Flames captain Mark Giordano on former teammate Micheal Ferland. Now with Canucks, Ferland has left the bubble, with reports that he is once again dealing with concussion-like symptoms. The Canucks have not confirmed, able to say only he is 'unfit to play.'

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Zack Kassian on #Flames LW Matthew Tkachuk: “Now, it’s over. I wish that would have happened in the first place, then it would have been done. I respect him for stepping up to the plate.”

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Asked Sean Monahan if the #Flames appreciate David Rittich silencing the cannon tonight. His response? “For sure, especially Johnny.”

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Looks like James Neal will be a healthy scratch for #Flames tonight.

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2 years

#Flames have recalled Matthew Phillips, the AHL's leading scorer.

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Classic Darryl Sutter, asked what he liked about Saturday’s performance from #Flames in Colorado: “We got the win, scored on the first shift (of overtime) so we got home a little earlier.”

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#Flames defenceman MacKenzie Weegar is the first player in NHL history with 20 goals and 200 blocked shots in the same season. How cool is that?

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As I head home to Calgary, a sincere thanks for following along this #Flames season. I’m fortunate to cover sports for a living. I’ll never forget the summer I spent in an empty rink. Wouldn’t be possible without the passion of fans and readers. So thank you. Much more to come.

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#Flames coach Darryl Sutter, with a big grin, to @fan960lou : "Now I won't have to listen to you on the tractor every day feeding cows."

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I covered each of Sean Monahan’s nine seasons with #Flames ... A class act, a clutch shooter, a beloved teammate and always his own toughest critic. Wishing him all the best in Montreal.

'Mix of emotions' for Monahan

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Captain Calgary, and his family.

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2 years

A very tongue-in-cheek Darryl Sutter after #Flames 9-6 win in Game 1: “We were told that it was a boring series last time, so I told the players yesterday to score 7-10 goals today, knowing full well that they’d probably score 5-8 and then we could win. So that’s what we did.”

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@WesGilbertson

5 years

Consider it clinched ... For the first time since 1989-90, #Flames will enter playoffs as top seed in Western Conference. A heck of a regular season.

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@WesGilbertson

4 years

A classy gesture by #Flames , who capped their last scrimmage with a send-off for TSN's Jermain Franklin. Entire team gathers at centre-ice to raise sticks in salute. Very cool.

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@WesGilbertson

2 years

According to #Flames new guy Tyler Toffoli, the chants from the Saddledome crowd turned into relentless chirps from his new teammates. "It was amazing, but I hope they don't do it again," he admitted with a laugh.

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@WesGilbertson

3 months

Nice to hear a loud roar of applause tonight for former #Flames coach Darryl Sutter.

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@WesGilbertson

2 years

Good news for #Flames — no supplemental discipline for D Nikita Zadorov. He’s available for Game 7.

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@WesGilbertson

2 years

Sean Monahan, his voice filled with emotion, when asked about a message for #Flames fans: “Just thank you. They supported me from Day 1. I came in, 18 years old ... It’s a special place. I really enjoyed my time here.”

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