Confirmed Signing with Link: [CGY] Flames re-sign Johnny Gaudreau (6 years, $6.75M AAV)

[LV*]

Great deal.

 

[rynryn]

wow...all around good deal. others have said Johnny friendly term, Flames friendly cap hit.

 

[Banner]

I think this is a pretty fair deal for the Flames....the only concern going forward will always be if Johnny can survive the rigors of the NHL...

If he can, then this is a solid deal for the Flames...

Can't believe people are still saying this after 2 seasons.

Oh wait, it's coming from the #1 flames fan dev so makes sense.

 

[perronist]

would have like to see another year or two... gio's deal expires in the same year and i hope the flames will go with a 'gaudreau cap' then

 

[A1LeafNation]

Looks like calgarybis following Edmonton's methodology when it comes to signing prospects.

 

[King In The North]

Looks like calgarybis following Edmonton's methodology when it comes to signing prospects.

Who's the prospect here.

 

[Johnnybegood13]

Looks like calgarybis following Edmonton's methodology when it comes to signing prospects.

Huh? Edmonton would have handed him 8m without blinking.

 

[satbank]

Looking at the terms Gaudreau won't be a Flames for life. Flames don't see him as a long term plan. They got him when he's good don't want him beyond that.

 

[Johnnybegood13]

Looking at the terms Gaudreau won't be a Flames for life. Flames don't see him as a long term plan. They got him when he's good don't want him beyond that.

Rediculous, six years is long term, not the longest of eight but it's still a long-term investment! in six years there will be a new CBA and who knows, possibly even new management in Calgary.

 

[soliak]

Excellent deal.

Even if JG doesn't improve that ACV is fantastic. If he continues to get better then it ends up a steal.

6 years is a long time and JG is already 23, sets up the Flames well to compete in 2-3 seasons. Wouldn't be surprised if that term was also preferred by the Flames, as that's when Giordano's contract expires.

Overall a top tier deal. Treliving is a very enviable GM.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

What was he holding out for? Couldn't he get this deal earlier?

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Great deal! The only thing better would have been getting 8 years, however the extra 1.5 million in cap savings will be a big benefit over the course of the term.

 

[BVicious]

Great deal! The only thing better would have been getting 8 years, however the extra 1.5 million in cap savings will be a big benefit over the course of the term.

I actually prefer the 6 year to be honest. Flames have players coming that could be just as or more productive in the future. It allows flexibility in other contract negotiations, as well as timing. Gio's contract expires same year and he's turning 37, so lots of free cap if he is a mega star and we decide to keep him. If not, easy contract to trade in 5-6th year. Those 5 teams in his list are just enough teams for a nice bidding war, all probably within the same division no less.

BT is the best GM this organization has ever had. He is building a winner. Slowly but surely.

 

[Stuzchuk]

close to Monahan's money & terms... I like it!!

 

[randomrob7]

And all that talk about 8M...

This deal only covers one UFA year. If it was an eight year deal damn right it woulda been 8m AAV.

 

[tfantasy]

Good. I was getting worried there.

 

[SmellOfVictory]

This deal only covers one UFA year. If it was an eight year deal damn right it woulda been 8m AAV.

Well, would've been 7.5 at least I'm sure. Not sure if it would've reached 8.

 

[McFlyingV]

Huh? Edmonton would have handed him 8m without blinking.

I'd easily have given him in the 7.5M range to get it to 8 years. Those extra 2 years are easily worth the 750k more cap hit per year

 

[randomrob7]

Huh? Edmonton would have handed him 8m without blinking.

Edmonton signed a better player in Taylor Hall to a 6x6 contract. Too bad they traded him for a capable but not as valuable defenceman.

 

[sxvnert]

There we are...its basically Monahan money for the RFA yrs.
Knowledgeable hockey people knew it wasnt going to be 7M/yr

A 250K difference.

 

[randomrob7]

Well, would've been 7.5 at least I'm sure. Not sure if it would've reached 8.

Fair enough. Anyway, as an Oilers fan, I do think this is a good deal for the Flames. He really is a fun player to watch! Hope to see some back and forth highlight reel goals on Wednesday, as long as we get more!

 

[WonderTwinsUnite]

Wow that's a good deal

 

[TOGuy14]

So much for 8..

And all that talk about 8M...

All the talk around 8M was for an 8 year deal.

They only bought out a single UFA year with this deal.

 

[tfantasy]

By signing Johnny Hockey everybody else on the team will get pumped up and they'll start winning some games

 

[Snakepit]

I'd easily have given him in the 7.5M range to get it to 8 years. Those extra 2 years are easily worth the 750k more cap hit per year

I agree. 7.5x8 would be amazing. Not sure that would have done it though, Gross really seemed to have that 8x8 as a floor for that kind of term