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The Springer-Dinger truly is now a “where were you when” moment for Canadian sports fans.
For me, I was in my living room alone watching the Flames take their second too many men on the ice penalty of the period against Winnipeg. I’ll cherish it forever.
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HubErDeaU WoN't SigN hE waNTs tO PlAy iN MoNTreAl.
KaDRi AlReaDy TuRNeD doWN a TrADe To CAlgaRy.
WeEgaR iS a ReNTal He waNtS tO PlAy In OtTaWa.
Eat it.
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My father in law passed away less than a month ago. He was a great man. As joyous an occasion as today is, the house feels a little empty. To everyone with an open spot at the table today, my thoughts are with you.
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I've been trying to think of what to say about the tragedy involving the Humboldt Broncos. There are no words. As a parent, as a hockey fan, as a prairie boy and as a Canadian I am gutted for the families and these beautiful kids.
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Overwhelmed by all the kindness today. I didn’t want to bring any attention to this, but to ignore it any longer feels wrong. I love this dumb show and that others care about it too is still surprising to me. I’m awkward at this, but you’ve all made today very special.
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Oh…and Matthew Tkachuk? Call it a rebuild or not, but I think the Gaudreau decision absolutely impacts Tkachuk and I imagine a trade out of Calgary for 19 is inevitable, either prior to the season or the deadline.
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Must admit, I was very wrong about the whole thing. Host cities were frothing for it. Players were all in. The uniforms were on point. We didn’t talk about the refs once. Weak link goalie comes up huge. The scraps on Saturday and the OT winner are moments we’ll remember forever.
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Why Tkachuk won’t sign in Calgary according to my Twitter:
Calgary, St. Louis, Canada, USA, Treliving, Sutter, Trudeau, Kenney, Nenshi, Gondek, Edwards, Gaudreau, me, covid, taxes, McDavid, Saddledome, the “locker room”, Alberta winters, Muzzin, not being Captain, the loonie…
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The past few days have been a whirlwind and I want to thank everyone who made it memorable. I’m floored by the reaction and seeing that the show had an impact on so many is truly rewarding. Love ya buddies.
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This looks like one of those goofy proposals that a fan throws out on Twitter that makes you roll your eyes.
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Happy for Stephen Brunt who ended his incredible run with @Sportsnet today. He’s a Hall of Famer at every position…journalist, author, radio and television analyst, documentarian…one of the best to ever do it. Life just got a little more dangerous for all the fish out there.
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He may not look it, but this is one of the toughest SOB's you'll ever meet. Fighter. #snowystrong
Two weeks after a 15-day hospital stay we are back, this time for @ChrisSnowCGY’s 48th spinal tap in the clinical trial he joined after diagnosis. It’s been 3.5 years since Chris was given 6-18 months to live. I always tell him he looks pretty good for a dead guy. ❤️
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“Huberdeau wants to play in Montreal. He’ll never sign in Calgary.”
“Kadri isn’t going to Calgary. He already turned down a trade to go there.”
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I often feel the "hockey is Canada...it who we are as Canadians, etc" is overly dramatic & over played. Then on a night like this, it's clear how true it really is. We all needed HNIC, Ron, the game, the sport to bring us together. I hope the families know how loved they are.
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I sincerely hope I’m not over-sharing, but I don’t think he would mind.
Last visit I had with Ken King at his office I took this pic of the quote hanging on his wall. I think it represents him pretty well.
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Meet Ryan. We are connected through friends and Ryan has a rare and aggressive form of liver cancer. He’s a great athlete, tough as they come and is in a battle. Ryan loves hockey and I’m hoping the hockey family might see this and send some strength his way @LisaGillingAB
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It’s been a weird, sad, emotional 24 hours. As a sports fan and husband and father I’ve found the Kobe tragedy hitting surprisingly hard and close to home.
I came home today and see my daughter updated the message on her wall.
My baby girl.
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Logan Boulet of the @HumboldtBroncos died Friday. His organs were donated to help save others lives. When my Dad died, I had his organs donated. Recipients who would have died otherwise, survived. Many sent amazing notes and letters. Please consider signing your organ donor card.
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Very surreal to hear @SNRyanPinder sign off for his last shift @Sportsnet960
He would often refer to himself as a “side car” meaning he was never the main host of a show at 960. It’s bullshit because he didn’t need his name in the title to be the star of the show.
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Hard to imagine Fan 960 without @FAN960RKerr
Rob came in and changed the way Calgarians listened to sports radio. His passion, talent and work ethic was unmatched. I'll never forget hearing him STILL taking calls at 5am after Canucks series in 04.
All the best pal.
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Benched for all but 2 shifts in the 3rd period two nights ago, Andrew Mangiapane assists on the game tying goal and scores the winner. Hell of a response kid.
Calgary Flames
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Time for a road trip. Good luck kid. We are all with you @strazsr #strazstrong
Humboldt Broncos survivor Ryan Straschnitzki leaves Foothills Hospital early Thursday morning in #yyc to board a medical flight to philadelphia for the next stage of his recovery. #strazstrong #humboldtbroncos #documentary #photojournalism @calgaryherald @calgarysun
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This is incredibly well done. 8 minutes long and it flew by. So well written by @GJohnsonFlames and voiced by the unmistakable Lanny. Credit to whoever made the call for Lanny to voice...perfection. Countless hours by many would have gone in. It was worth it. Thanks @NHLFlames
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I don’t watch the show. I’ll often tease those that do.
This is one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen.
The first #GoldenBuzzer of the season and @itsgabrielleu's first Golden Buzzer EVER!
Kodi Lee is a STAR. 🌟💛🌟
nitter.app/AGT/status/11334642779…
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My kid, seeing all the beers and vodka sodas in the fridge…
“Dad when are you going to drink all of these?”
Well, I can’t be drinking them in case I need to drive us around later.
“Maybe you just need to start drinking early in the morning.”
I love you son.
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Love watching @BradyTkachuk71 tear it up at @NHLFlames games. Screw the haters. Like watching a young Gronk get after it.
New nickname?
Brady + Gronk = Bronk
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Some young boy or girl is at the Dome tonight enjoying their first live NHL game and will be bored by every other game they will see for the rest of their life.
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I see Ducks Nick Ritchie got a match penalty for sucker punching Roszival. But please Bob Murray, again lecture us on how dirty Giordano is.
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I think it's cute how Bob Murray calls out Giordano for being dirty but employs Perry, Getzlaf and Bieksa. Glass houses Bob.
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I can’t get enough of the replay of Toffoli’s goal. Dude is on one skate from the top of the circle all the way down to the left post. One skate.
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His wife Jodie received unfortunate medical news last year. They tackled it in true “Pinder” fashion…with positivity, energy, stubbornness and a refusal to back down. Ryan’s family comes first and I’m proud of him. His twin boys are big winners today.
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Saw a guy at Costco today grabbing some grub. No cart, no groceries, just came for the food. I saw what he’d ordered and had to follow him to find out…
He hopped in his car, no one else with him…with 2 hot dogs and 2 drinks.
The ‘Ol 2 Banger!!! I felt like a proud Dad.
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You know how you try to go out and enjoy yourself, but it seems like you can’t get away from those annoying people from work? #toqueinside
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Why do I feel like everyone clamouring for Young Guns 2.0 never lived through Young Guns 1.0? #horrendous #hulse #hoglund
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It’s heartwarming to see the rest of our country and the world recognizing what we have known in Calgary now for years...that @ShelKenn is a true hero.
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Weird one today. Aside from covid, today was the first time in 16 years I wasn’t broadcasting from the Flames charity golf tournament. It was always the show that really kicked off the hockey season. Some great memories. #wereherewiththeeggs #omellete
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Make no mistake, Gaudreau knew the most money available as a UFA would be in Calgary. The “the Flames only gave their best offer today” narrative doesn’t fit here. Gaudreau will almost assuredly sign a deal tomorrow for far less than what was on the table here on an 8 yr deal.
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Here in Western Canada we like to take shots at Toronto. Center of the Universe.
Not today.
Great people. Great city. Best country in the world.
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You know there’s some Flames fans out there that have a Gaudreau, Tkachuk and Monahan jersey hanging in their closet. And would never have guessed they’d all be obsolete by now.
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Yes the power play wasn’t good and 4 goals on 22 shots isn’t great...
But in real life the Flames and @FlamesFdn has gifted the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation 1 million dollars today. Incredible. As a parent who has had a young child hospitalized, this is very special.
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I had no idea today marked 20 years for @Fan960Steinberg at 960, but want to send my congrats.
He’s smart, works his ass off, passionate and brings zero ego with it.
He’s so likeable I almost hate him for it.
And he loves macaroons.
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Hey, hockey dad/assistant coach on the ice in blue jeans wiring clappers off the glass while coach is instructing the kids...you're a clown.
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This guy is on my Mount Rushmore of sports broadcasters. As I was breaking into the business, I studied him. He oozed cool. I loved Sports Night. And the voice. We’d do Dutchy impressions to the point I had to be conscious NOT to break into it during hilite packs. Love ya Dutch.
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All these seats and you knew I’d get this donkey planted beside me. I’m not allowed to have nice things. #donkey.
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I’m told the Flames did speak with Kadri’s camp today, but barring a chance of heart on either side there’s no deal forthcoming. #Flames
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Not great quality, but this morning on the way to work the Calgary Tower was lit up in green and gold for #Humboldt
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I generally pass 17th ave on my way to work around 3:45am or so. I expect to see a few of you soon.
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So why is this happening? Gaudreau? Now Tkachuk? It’s not dough. Flames offered Johnny more than any other team and would do the same for Tkachuk.
Both are star players and star players with leverage tend to get what they want. Both are US born and seem to want to go home
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I don’t think anyone played a bigger part in the soundtrack of my youth than Kenny Rogers. From vinyl to 8-track to cassette, Kenny was a favorite of my folks and was always there. So many songs I still know by heart, and instantly take me to a specific place and time or memory.
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When Tiger last won at Augusta, I sat and watched that final round with my newborn son asleep on my chest.
My son just turned 14 years old. Hard not to be sentimental and rooting for Tiger watching this play out today.
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This beautiful SOB joins us tomorrow morning at 7:30 to help celebrate another edition of the BOA. @NHLFlames @Sportsnet960
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So if the Oilers are firing Chiarelli tonight/tomorrow, why did they...you know what never mind.
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IS THAT THE BIRD I HEAR???
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Healthy, winning and tough as nails. So great that the world is seeing how courageous @ChrisSnowCGY is. #snowystrong
He was given one year to live nearly four years ago but the assistant GM of the @NHLFlames continues to defy the odds. #RealSports sits down with Chris Snow to discover what keeps him going as he battles a form of ALS that’s become a family curse. Stream it tonight on @hbomax.
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A live look at our old friend Boomer, as all his kids leave for school, wife departs to work and summer begins to wind down…
#melancholy #nowwhat #shit
nitter.app/buitengebieden/status/…
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A winter filled with early mornings, crazy weekends and hundreds of cups of coffee came to an end today. Great kid. Proud Dad.
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Up since 3am.
A) Still on “morning show” time?
B) Fascinated with how the Gaudreau saga ends?
C) Crippled with fear and angst over where the next paycheque is coming from and when that might be and what will life be like living in a refrigerator box?
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This knucklehead moved in with us just days before Christmas and thinks she owns the place. Hobbies include walking on the kitchen table, destroying the backyard and 1am bathroom breaks. #birdie #birddog #NationalPuppyDay
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