Calgary Flames

Tyler Toffoli and Justin Turner, first introduced because their better-halves are besties, share a unique bond as professional athletes.

“And he just kind of lobs it over there like it’s nothing,” Toffoli replied. Toffoli, asked if he marvels at any particular talent when he watches his friend on the diamond, doesn’t hesitate. There was a prime example in the first period of Sunday’s showdown with the Sharks. And when it’s something that you’re kind of known to do, you have to take more pride in it because that’s what keeps you around and keeps you on good teams.” “So when you get the opportunities, you definitely want to take advantage of it. He and Nazem Kadri are now tied for the team lead with 13 tallies apiece. They’d love to replicate that lickety-split start as they continue this road-trip with Thursday’s clash against the Kings (8:30 p.m. 73 racked up three goals and five points in those back-to-back victories over the Sharks. He’s really interested and I think I’m the same way with baseball, so our relationship is funny like that. Turner’s lengthy stint with the Dodgers was highlighted by a World Series win in 2020. “I might have to join Looch (Milan Lucic) and become a Red Sox fan now,” Toffoli grinned. Article content