The Florida Panthers forward was honored with a video tribute by the Calgary Flames in his first game back at the Soctiabank Saddledome since being traded to the Panthers in July. The video featured highlights on and off the ice from Tkachuk's six seasons with the Flames.
Tkachuk received a standing ovation from Flames fans after the tribute aired. "I grew up here [Calgary]. I played with so many great teammates," Tkachuk said before the game
"I grew up here. I played with so many great teammates...The relationships I created with guys here will last forever...I thank all the fans and the people in this community that made this place so special for me."
"The relationships I created with guys here will last forever…I thank all the fans and the people in this community that made this place so special for me."
