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Old 07-21-2021, 07:28 PM   #1
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Sitting here I knew the whole day he was going to be selected but seeing him in the new colours and city really hit it home

Can’t tell you enough Mark how much I appreciate everything you brought to Calgary the team and the city… you are such a gem and will be forever missed here. Wishing you the very best moving forward and here’s to staying young and fresh for a good time yet!

Cheers Gio
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Old 07-21-2021, 07:30 PM   #2
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Such an inspiring career. From being undrafted*until now*, to a top end, norris trophy winning defenseman. Proud to have witnessed his incredible journey with our Calgary Flames along with you all. Incredible person. Will be hugely missed on ice and off in Calgary.

Best of luck, Gio! Hope to see you back soon.
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Old 07-21-2021, 07:31 PM   #3
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One of my top 5 favorite players of all time. He's a special person and ALSO a special hockey player.

I just hope he finds some joy in his new venture. He deserves it.
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Old 07-21-2021, 07:32 PM   #4
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I would extend sincere thanks to his spouse who also made significant contributions to the Calgary community.

Best wishes for Mark and his family. There are big skates to fill for the next captain.
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Old 07-21-2021, 07:33 PM   #5
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Gio, you are truly one of the best! I hope you return to finish your career as a Calgary Flame!!!
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Old 07-21-2021, 07:34 PM   #6
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You rock Mark! Can't wait to have you back for your last retirement season..
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Old 07-21-2021, 07:34 PM   #7
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Dang it Calgary just got a little worse with Gio not here.

Cami Kepke posted this, sorry mobile can’t post the tweet right now.

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Old 07-21-2021, 07:34 PM   #8
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You will be missed Gio, thank you for all you've done for the Flames and for our community, our great city was made greater by having you be part of it
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It was bittersweet seeing him come out on stage with that jersey. Francis has to be pretty happy as I can't think of a better player to start a franchise with as he's going to be great for those young players. I thank him for the memories and hope for the best for him and his family in Seattle.
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Old 07-21-2021, 07:39 PM   #11
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Gio was a star on and off the ice, and represented his team, city and community as well as anyone could have.

Best of luck in the Emerald City.
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Well Mark....you will be missed.

I'll never forget meeting you at back to back summer training camps and was completely amazed that you remember my son and I.....what a great memory you have.

So happy for you but saddened by our loss as you are moving on.

Proud of you your Norris win and of having thr honor of being named thr most improved player in thr League years ago by Scotty Bowman.

You were a warrior for us , a great captain, ambassador for the sport , and all the work you and your wife made towards out great community here in Calgary.

Best of luck in Seattle Gio.
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They're gonna love him in Seattle.
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Old 07-21-2021, 07:41 PM   #14
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Dark dark day for the Flames.

Huge punch to the gut.
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Old 07-21-2021, 07:41 PM   #15
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You could see the sadness in Gio's eyes on the draft show. Wish him the best of luck with Seattle!

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Old 07-21-2021, 07:44 PM   #16
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I remember the interview with Matt Tkachuk's mom where she explained that he came home super pumped and excited in his first year as a Flame and couldn't stop talking about how "Gio does this" and "Gio does that".

That is the biggest loss in terms of having the role model, the player that other players want to play with, the player that other players look forward to seeing at the rink, the motivation to play hard for him when he was injured etc. This is bad for the moral of the players still remaining like when a popular person gets laid off at the company.
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Class act and one of the few bright spots in flames history since u joined! Hope u retire a flame!
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When my boy was 6 I took him to Toronto see the Flames play, saw Gio score his first two goals in the NHL.

Thanks for the memories Mark!
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It was surreal seeing him in another jersey.
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Old 07-21-2021, 07:54 PM   #20
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Sad day for Flames fans. All the best Gio. I really hope we see you back with the Flames before you call it quits.
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