Calgary Flames 2017 wish list: What they asked for from Santa

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CALGARY, AB – OCTOBER 21: Harvey the Hound, of the Calgary Flames cheers the fans in an NHL game against the Minnesota Wild at the Scotiabank Saddledome on October 21, 2017 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Gerry Thomas/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Merry Christmas everyone! With it being Christmas, let’s take a look at what each Calgary Flames player is asking for from Santa!

For the second year in a row, we’ve managed to get a hold of each player on the Calgary Flames’ Christmas wish list. But don’t tell Santa! We need to remain on the nice list with how the season is going so far.

So, want to know what each player asked for from Santa? Keep reading!

Mark Giordano: Hey Santa, last year I asked for some hair. You didn’t fulfill my request. So this year, I’m asking for no hair and hoping you do the same again. Thanks.

TJ Brodie: Can I please just have a good partner who won’t get injured? This has been going on for too long.

Kris Versteeg: Listen, I’m not some old geezer. Why is my hip messed up? Please Santa, if you could get the Calgary Flames to make the playoffs this year and I can play more hockey this season, that’d be awesome.

Mikael Backlund: That was nice of you to bring me another Swede to start this season, Santa. I was finally able to dress up as Abba for Halloween! But you took him away from me. Can I get another Swede?

Johnny Gaudreau: I still think you’re real, Santa. Don’t worry. But what I would like this season is to get my mojo back. I had a good start to the season, but I’ve sort of stepped back a little. Please help me. Also can you get everyone to stop making fun of my height?

Matt Stajan: Gio did the opposite bald thing as last year, didn’t he? He stole my idea again.

Matthew Tkachuk: Hey Santa. I don’t really need anything. But maybe everyone can stop calling me the next Brad Marchand. I may be a pest, but I’m my own unique pest. Also no more suspensions.

CALGARY, AB – DECEMBER 16: A young fan waits for an NHL game to begin betwen the Nashville Predators and the Calgary Flames on December 16, 2017 at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Terence Leung/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Curtis Lazar: Look Santa, I know I haven’t been that great and everyone thinks my signing was a bust. Maybe help me get some points? I could use them. You’re the best!

Garnet Hathaway: I’ve been well with Benny and Janko. All I ask is that I can keep it up and not be sent down anytime soon.

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Sean Monahan: I get it, I’m boring. Last year, I asked for people to stop comparing me to Boring Monahan. This year, I’m accepting it. Maybe you can let me hit 40 goals this season for the first time in my career. And help my good friend Johnny out of his slump.

Travis Hamonic: Me and Brods like JUST started getting chemistry and you had to go and give me an injury. Please Santa, no more injuries.

Freddie Hamilton: I’d like to play more with my brother. I know I haven’t been good this year, but let’s face it, I’m better than Lazar (don’t tell him I said that). Anyways Santa, thanks for not sending me down when I cleared waivers so I could stay up with Doug. I’d like more minutes please.

Michael Stone: I don’t have a lot to ask this year. You gave me a great contract, but maybe I could get more minutes (Don’t tell Travis I’m asking for this).

Dougie Hamilton: More opportunties for Dougie Bombs.

David Rittich: You’ve already given me what I wanted, Santa! Finally playing up with the Calgary Flames is a dream. And it’s super cool playing with a Czech legend like Jagr. Also be nice to Fro for inviting me over for Christmas, that was nice of him.

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Troy Brouwer: Can people stop saying “Brouwer Play”? It’s lame. Also, can people stop being mean to me? I’m doing my best… sort of.

Mike Smith: Hey Santa, maybe you can not let me take anymore pictures with Johnny since it looks like a father/son picture every time we take one. Also, more shutouts. Thanks.

Matt Bartkowski: Can people stop calling me Matt Fartkowski? It’s getting old.

Brett Kulak: This season has been great getting basically a full-time role with the Calgary Flames. The only thing I ask for Santa is that next time someone gets injured, maybe I can play with Rasmus Andersson and not Fartkowski? (Don’t tell him I called him that).

Michael Frolik: Maybe next time the guys all clearly plan some sort of trip to the barber, they can invite me too. Have you seen my hair? It’s a mess.

Jaromir Jagr: Ok Santa, I know I’m old, but I’m only 34 games away from beating the record for most amount of games played. Please let me be healthy the rest of the season so I can break that record. And please stop letting the Calgary Flames go to overtime. I’m too old for 3on3.

Mark Jankowski: This year has been a great year, thanks Santa! Playing with Benny and Hath and even Jags has been a dream come true! The only thing I ask is that this stays and hopefully I sign with the Flames and I don’t get sent down again.

CALGARY, AB – MARCH 31 2017: (Photo by Gerry Thomas/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Micheal Ferland: Playing with Johnny and Monny has been fun! Last year, I asked for Kevin Bieksa to stop calling me Ferklund. Maybe make it so the Anaheim Ducks don’t make it to the playoffs this year. They’re so annoying. Thanks.

Sam Bennett: Last year Santa, I asked for people to stop making fun of me for balding. I’m coming to terms with it now, even though it still sucks. Thanks for allowing me to be able to grow a beard so I can take away from my balding head. Maybe I could get some tips from Gio or Staj on their bald heads and how they get it to stay warm in this cold weather? Also, let me keep racking up points. I know I started the season off slowly, but it’s getting better!

Glen Gulutzan: Can people stop making jokes about me falling asleep on the bench whenever I look down at the screen on the bench? It’s getting old. Also, thanks for letting me FINALLY win a Coach’s Challenge. More wins, more challenge wins, and making the playoffs is all I ask. I don’t think it’s too much.

Brian Burke: I will beat the snot out of anybody who references my tie. Got it?

Ken King: Can you somehow convince Nenshi to give me a bunch of the city’s money to build my new shiny arena that us millionaire and billionaires will get all the revenue for? Thanks.

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!

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