Flames Juuso Valimaki returning from injury with Calder aspirations
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December 16, 2020, 2:42 PM
For most players, the carrot at the end of a lengthy rehab process is a healthy return to the lineup.
However, as part of Juuso Valimaki’s long, winding road back to the NHL, the Calgary Flames prized defensive prospect helped motivate himself with even higher aspirations: a Calder Trophy.
“It’s not something I’m focused on but, big picture, I know it’s a possibility,” said the 22-year-old defenceman in his first interview since returning to Calgary on the weekend.