Yes, TJ has always been a good skater.
And, no, Jim Brodie isn’t just bragging.
“That’s the No. 1 thing, I think,” said the grandpa of Calgary Flames star defenceman TJ Brodie, who is well known for his ability to effortlessly move the puck. “He’s come a long ways, and he’ll probably come some more yet hopefully.
“But it still takes a lot of work for everything. If you want it bad enough, I guess you go get it.”
Wise words from Brodie’s namesake. TJ was named Thomas James — Thomas after Jim’s father (Brodie’s great grandfather), and Jim himself (whose name is actually James).