5 Calgary Flames That Need To Fire Versus Arizona Coyotes
By Luke Ryan
Calgary Flames Needing A Big Game: Mark Giordano
Concerning as it may be to say the captain needs a big game, the Calgary Flames need Mark Giordano to pull up his leadership socks and lead by example against the Arizona Coyotes.
There’s a lot of youth and inexperience in the side and it’s up to the likes of Giordano to back them up. Mark was on the ice twice when the Calgary Flames conceded goals to the Ducks last time out; sure, he plays more minutes as a top-line pairing but this wasn’t really good enough.
A woeful one goal and minus eight plus/minus score really sums up both Giordano’s month and current form slump. The Calgary Flames need last year’s Giordano back, leading from the blue line and getting back on the pace for a 40 point season.
If the captain can start firing, there’s every chance some of the guys around him will start following the example being set and start rallying too.
That’s why Mark Giordano, possibly more so than any of the previously listed guys needs this game to be a big one. Here’s hoping he truly brings his ‘A-game’ on the trip to Arizona.
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