Austin Czarnik said it was a tough choice between the Leafs and Flames during free agency but in the end he felt more comfortable with Calgary and is content with how things have worked out. (reporterchris)
The coach has played a central role in the acquisitions of European free agents Nikita Zaitsev, Calle Rosen and Igor Ozhiganov, among others — watching video of their games and texting with the players ahead of time while also phoning them directly to sell the merits of the organization.
Czarnik has been in and out of the Flames lineup this season, but has enjoyed a productive stretch since James Neal went down with an injury in mid-February. He scored four goals in a five-game stretch and had another one against Minnesota wiped out Saturday by a review for goaltender interference. However, as he looks back upon his decision last summer, he’s content with how things have worked out here in Calgary.
“It’s been ups and downs this year, but you know what? To be on a first-place team in the West, it’s something that you want to be on,” said Czarnik. “I’m happy with my decision and I’ve never regretted it.”
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