Flames' Gaudreau wanted to light stick on fire in Skills Competition
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The NHL poured cold water on Calgary Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau's plans at the Skills Competition on Saturday.
If Gaudreau had his way, he would have provided a spark to the Breakaway Challenge. Literally.
Department of Player Safety director Patrick Burke revealed that Gaudreau asked him for permission, a request that wasn't exactly embraced by the league's legal team.
Burke figured it would remain a secret until Gaudreau announced his foiled plans on the broadcast.
Some kids just can't be trusted with lighters.