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Seeing Mark Giordano skate at the Anaheim Ducks practice facility, practising with limited contact, raised the question.

Again.

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Just like the last time the Calgary Flames captain was seen skating during the playoff group of players during their preparations against the Vancouver Canucks, would he be ready at any point during this series?

“Just part of the process,” said Calgary Flames head coach Bob Hartley said. “You know how we handle our business. He was skating on his own. Now, the medical staff ramped him up for limited contact. It’s just a normal step of his rehab.”

Giordano reported positive results from another skate with the club.

“It feels great to get out there and getting the timing and speed with the guys,” Giordano said. “Happy that I’ve taken maybe a little step closer (to recovery).

“At times, it gets frustrating. But as you go through it and get closer and closer to the end … it was my first time in a long time and just being able to participate in some drills was nice.”