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getbak · 10-10-2020, 06:06 AM

I wonder if we'll see some number shuffling this season?

Tanev has worn #8 for most of his NHL career (he wore #18 as a rookie), but he also wore #43 and #12 when he played in the AHL. So, he might not be overly attached to the number -- although he has worn it for a long time now.

Valimaki is currently #8 but he also wore #6 in Junior and when he captained Finland at the WJHC. He is currently wearing #40 in Finland. #6 is currently not in use on the Flames.

There's also the question about Tkachuk and #7. It's his dad's old number and what he wore in junior, but I'd say he has made #19 his own at this point. Also, when he and Brady both make Team USA in the future, they won't have to fight over who gets to wear #7 if he keeps #19.

10-10-2020, 06:06 AM	#550
getbak Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	I wonder if we'll see some number shuffling this season? Tanev has worn #8 for most of his NHL career (he wore #18 as a rookie), but he also wore #43 and #12 when he played in the AHL. So, he might not be overly attached to the number -- although he has worn it for a long time now. Valimaki is currently #8 but he also wore #6 in Junior and when he captained Finland at the WJHC. He is currently wearing #40 in Finland. #6 is currently not in use on the Flames. There's also the question about Tkachuk and #7. It's his dad's old number and what he wore in junior, but I'd say he has made #19 his own at this point. Also, when he and Brady both make Team USA in the future, they won't have to fight over who gets to wear #7 if he keeps #19. __________________ Turn up the good, turn down the suck!