Sam Morton is putting himself firmly in the conversation for fourth-line centre job on opening day.

The word “reckless” might have negative connotations in most situations. Article content

In the particular context that Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska used it, though, it was meant only as a positive. Article content Article content

Sam Morton has been great in training camp so far this year. He’s putting himself firmly in the conversation for the Flames’ fourth-line centre job on opening day with his play.

And the way Huska sees it, being reckless is a big part of that.

“He’s got a little bit of recklessness in him right now, which I didn’t think he had last year,” Huska explained. “To me, he looks like a guy who is really fighting to make the team.

“He’s not afraid to make

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