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There was one, of many big stories that came out of the play-in round of the NHL’s return-to-play that circled around the Calgary Flames and Winnipeg Jets.
Matthew Tkachuk was surrounded in controversy after Mark Scheifele was injured after an awkward collision on the wall.
An article penned by FlamesNation editor Ryan Pike published on Aug. 2 saw Geoff Ward standing up for his player. It was the 22nd most-read article this year.
Geoff Ward: Maurice trying to get an elite player suspended
Here’s what Pike wrote adding in a few tweets of Ward’s defence:
Friends, it’s no secret that Calgary Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk is a good hockey player.