I was watching a video on TSN about the Flames loss and how Button was describing this as Tkachuk’s team and how he drags everyone into the battle (we have heard that for 4 years). That is the type of guy I want to lead the team.
This era of the Calgary Flames is about to turn over. I think Gio remains on the roster but if they are trading Monahan and Gaudreau while Brodie and Hamonic walk that is a huge turnover of this core that was built with Gio as the main leader.
Pass the torch to Tkachuk and have Gio remain as an alternate as he slides down the depth chart. Tkachuk is the face of the franchise and if this team is headed for a rebuild/retool he should emerge as the leader of that team and wear the letter.
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