[News Roundup] Hudler taking leadership role, Backlund bruised, Shot blocking, crediting the flood..

[polak]

I don't think I've been this happy as a Flames fan since '05-'06.

This is awesome.

[Calgary4LIfe]

Originally Posted by landshark

Must be nice to see some good news and something other than the constant barrage of "look what stupid thing calgary has done now' articles that were becoming the mainstay of reporters looking for something snarky to write about...

You guys must be having a blast! Buncha kids working hard and ignoring the prognostications of a bunch of people that have never played the game.

Not just the kids.. but the Vets! Either they are being pushed by fear for losing their jobs, or they have bought in as well. Giordano, Wideman, Hudler, Stempniak (though Stempniak was great already last season), etc.

[renny]

I think Hartley deserves a lot of credit here. And I give him huge props for always remembering to thank the workers that helped make hockey possible at the dome in such a short period of time.