![]() ![]() Tailgating (15%): The party outside of the stadium before and after the game, rated by NFL Nation reporters. Traditions (15%): The distinct rituals that each stadium and fan base engage in on Sundays, gathered and rated by NFL Nation reporters. Reporters listed the best and worst features for their home stadium as well as others they had visited. Our NFL Nation reporters submitted their best and worst in this category.įeatures (20%): The bells and whistles that make each stadium unique. I said this in camp, the absolute best environment we can have is right here.Atmosphere (20%): The overall feel of the stadium - how modern or retro it is, overall aesthetic, atmosphere created by fans, ease of getting around, etc. The way the testing and the way we handle ourselves in here. That’s what we’ve done and it’s very strict and very structured. If you stick to the protocol, it does help. “It’s no different than out in the real world. “The protocol that we have is so tight and if you’re disciplined enough to stick to it as a team and as a group as much as you can, it does cut the odds way, way down,” said Sutter. Elsewhere, Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon tested positive for the coronavirus while a handful of Kraken players flew into Vegas after negative tests Tuesday afternoon. The season was set to kick off Tuesday with many teams releasing the names of players subjected to the NHL’s COVID-19 protocols, including Flames defenceman Michael Stone, who didn’t practise on Tuesday. The reality of COVID-19 is still very much prevalent in the NHL. How you treat the trainers, the people in the city, the work you do in the community. “Getting there (to the rink) no matter what happened in the game the night before or how much you played. “The things he’s taught me, maybe not even said it to me but how I’ve learned throughout the years, you’re the first guy at the rink. That position is one that basically stays inside the room and they take control of it.” “That’s not a slight or criticism, it’s just the evolution of the group. “We’ve got a lot of new players and two new coaches with Kirk (Muller) and Cail (MacLean) so that’s an evolution of the group,” said Sutter. 16 at Edmonton’s Rogers Place) and they’re one of six teams without a ‘C.’ But Blake Coleman, Lucic and Chris Tanev all exude veteran leadership qualities that you’d also want in a leader.īut here we are, three practices and a travel day away from the start of the Flames’ regular season (which, by the way, kicks off Oct. Mikael Backlund was drafted by Sutter himself in 2007 and has been around the organization the longest. Calgary Flames head coach Darryl Sutter chats with Christopher Tanev and Milan Lucic during training camp in Calgary on Friday, Sept. Sean Monahan was thought to be the captain-in-waiting when he was drafted in 2013, but many thought the same of Matthew Tkachuk when he was drafted three years later. There’s a lot that goes into it … as far as the Flames captaincy goes, whoever they choose - whether it’s now or a couple weeks from now or a year from now - they’ll make the best decision possible for the team and the organization.” ![]() Work ethic, has to be able to talk to the media on a day-to-day basis, carry himself professionally almost 24/7. “You want a guy who is obviously a competitor and does all the things right on the ice,” Lucic said. But having played with and for the likes of Zdeno Chara, Dustin Brown, Anze Kopitar, Connor McDavid and Giordano, there is a common theme among all of them. Lucic acknowledged on Tuesday that this decision is above his metaphorical pay grade - a selection process left to management, coaching staff and ownership to mull. Who will be the 20th captain in franchise history? It’s the hottest topic around these parts for good reason. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. ![]()
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