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Calgary Flames: Three Stars of the Week February 13-19

By Ramina Shlah

Feb 18, 2017; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Calgary Flames defenseman Mark Giordano (5) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Vancouver Canucks goaltender Ryan Miller (not pictured) during the third period at Rogers Arena. The Vancouver Canucks won 2-1 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 18, 2017; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Calgary Flames defenseman Mark Giordano (5) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Vancouver Canucks goaltender Ryan Miller (not pictured) during the third period at Rogers Arena. The Vancouver Canucks won 2-1 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports /
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THIRD STAR

Feb 7, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Calgary Flames defenseman TJ Brodie (7) takes the ice for warm-ups against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the PPG PAINTS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 7, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Calgary Flames defenseman TJ Brodie (7) takes the ice for warm-ups against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the PPG PAINTS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

TJ Brodie

If you’re looking at the score-sheet, you might be scratching your head wondering why TJ Brodie made the list. He only had one goal in the game against the Philadelphia Flyers this week.

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However.

This was his first goal in 23 games. And this was his first game in months that he wasn’t paired with Dennis Wideman and this is what happens. Everyone agrees that Wideman is somewhat of an anchor and has been bring Brodie down. And a big factor in Brodie’s horrendous -25 +/- is Wideman as well.

But even with being paired with him, Brodie saves the day all the time. He’s one of the Flames’ best skaters and will race back and many times stop some breakaway chances. What shows on the score-sheet definitely doesn’t reflect how good this guy is and how valuable he is to this team.

That goal he also had that came against the Flyers ended up being the game-winning goal. So thanks Brods. We owe you one. That’s why management is trying to find Wideman replacements.

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