Matthew Tkachuk<\/a> reiterated he\u2019d long ago closed the book on Calgary and the Flames.<\/p>\nNot so fast, said Flames fans who wanted one final chance to thank him for six years of exemplary service and entertainment.<\/p>\n
Six minutes into his first game in Calgary since his trade to the Panthers, the Flames paid tribute to Tkachuk with a brief video highlighting his time in town.<\/p>\n
It was greeted with a standing ovation that clearly meant plenty to the man the organization drafted sixth overall in 2016.<\/p>\n