Mark Giordano is set to tie Robyn Regehr for the second-most games played in Flames' history. 'Anyone who says they saw this coming isn’t telling the full story,' Regehr chuckled of the 35-year-old captain’s longevity. (EricFrancis)
took a road trip few people in the hockey world figured he’d ever return from.A contract stalemate with former Flames GM Darryl Sutter prompted the undrafted defenceman to opt for Russia over a three-way offer from Calgary.Robyn Regehr wasn’t one of them.
"The way he approached the game – the attitude and work ethic – you knew he was going to be back. It was the Flames that put Mark in a difficult spot business-wise, making him feel he pretty much had to make that choice. He called their bluff."Sportsnet NOW gives you access to over 500 NHL games this season, blackout-free, including Hockey Night in Canada, Rogers Hometown Hockey, Scotiabank Wednesday Night Hockey, the entire 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs and more.
Tuesday’s home date with Columbus marks Giordano’s 826th NHL game in Flames’ silks – a number that matches him with Regehr for the second-most games played in franchise history. Only Jarome Iginla has played more in red and gold. "It’s just such a tremendous story right from the beginning. Undrafted and coming in under the radar, minding his business and observing and picking stuff up, working hard and continuing to improve and then going on his Russian road show. He just kept grinding it out, had major injuries and has been able to bounce back from all that. He keeps getting better and better with time to have career years late in his career.
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