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CALGARY -- Mark Giordano was named captain of the Calgary Flames on Friday, becoming the 19th player in franchise history to wear the captains C. The 29-year-old Toronto native succeeds Jarome Iginla as team captain. Curtis Glencross and Mike Cammalleri will return as assistant captains. "Mark represents all the qualities that we set as a coaching staff and an organization," head coach Bob Hartley said in a statement. "He is a quality man who is proud to represent the Calgary Flames both on and off the ice. "We are very happy with these three men leading and setting the example for our team, and especially our young players, as we move through this crucial yet exciting period in the history of the Flames franchise." Iginla was team captain for nine seasons before signing with the Boston Bruins as a free agent in the off-season. Giordano has 150 points (41 goals, 109 assists) and 366 penalty minutes in 385 career regular-season games with the Flames. 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Philadelphias decision to part ways with Abreu came one day after the 17-year veteran was informed by the organization that he would not make the 25-man opening day roster. In 17 games this spring, Abreu batted .244 with two RBIs and 10 walks, but struggled defensively. "We just felt like at this stage of the game, he wouldnt be a fit for us," general manager Ruben Amaro said. "It was a tough decision. Not just because of how it affects our roster, but also as a person. Bobby is a great guy. He really made an effort to make this team. It obviously was a goal of his. We decided he wasnt prepared to do that to help us at this time." Abreu signed a minor league deal in January with the hope of returning to the majors for the first time since 2012 when he appeared in 100 games with the Angels and Dodgers. ' ' '