Anaheim’s Perry, Calgary’s Versteeg apply sandpaper to each other in playoffs
CALGARY — There’s been chirping and hacking, plus the odd punch thrown between the players wearing No. 10 in the playoff series between the Calgary Flames and Anaheim Ducks.
The Flames signed Kris Versteeg the first day of the regular season because of the experience he brings. That includes knowing when and how to apply sandpaper on the ice.
So he’s matched up well with Ducks forward Corey Perry, who is an old hand at abrasiveness, to provide interesting games within the game.
It’s for the best, really, that their conversations during faceoffs are not broadcast over the public address system, Versteeg said.