Confirmed Signing with Link: [CGY] Flames re-sign Johnny Gaudreau (6 years, $6.75M AAV)
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phlocky
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I'm very happy for both sides. JG probably could have signed a bridge deal for 2-4 years at a lesser amount and gotten more after that (assuming that he'd sign a long term contract eating up more UFA years) but this satisfies both sides. It's very good value for the Flames now and he'll still be very young when he needs a new contract. He cashes in now, giving up a bit in the last few years of the deal but likely gets more in his next deal than he would have in the second deal if he'd signed a bridge contract.
Seems like a win win scenario. BTW, I personally think he resigns with the Flames after this deal is over and they get better value to dollars spend both now and later than they would have with signing him to a bridge deal. JG gets more money earlier than just signing a bridge deal and gets some protection against injuries/falling off.
Iove this deal for both sides. As much as I'd love Philly to get him, glad he's staying in Calgary, fans of every team need big marketing stars to root for and promote/be the face of the franchise. So happy he's staying where he is
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Seems like a win win scenario. BTW, I personally think he resigns with the Flames after this deal is over and they get better value to dollars spend both now and later than they would have with signing him to a bridge deal. JG gets more money earlier than just signing a bridge deal and gets some protection against injuries/falling off.
Iove this deal for both sides. As much as I'd love Philly to get him, glad he's staying in Calgary, fans of every team need big marketing stars to root for and promote/be the face of the franchise. So happy he's staying where he is
(Posted by a true hockey fan, love the game more than your own team)
linusandvarlamov
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Wow ! I was thinking he was at least going to hit the 7 million barrier. Seems to be a steal for management if he continues to rack up the points. Flames fans must be relieved and happy !
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I would have preferred an 8 year deal, but I have no qualms about this deal. Sure it only buys 1 UFA year, but those predicting he is gone in 6 years have to realize that 6 years is a very long time and in 6 years Gaudreau could very easily put down roots and decide he doesn't want to go anywhere.
Hopefully in 6 years he has a different agent though.
Hopefully in 6 years he has a different agent though.
zar
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My guess was $7M x 7, so this is about right, 1 year less UFA and a little less money... congrats Flames fans!
Let the BoA commence on October 12!
Let the BoA commence on October 12!
McFlyingV
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Flames were looking for more term. Gaudreau was looking for more money. This is a compromise that's probably fair for both sides.
Wadewilson
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Decent $ amount. Looks like the Gio cap is real. I'm sure they aren't super happy with the term, but it's still a long time.
If I was Gaudreau, I would have preferred 5 years, $6m/yr. That way he would hit UFA as a 27 year old, turning 28, rather than 28 turning 29. The extra year will make it harder to cash in on another mega contract. Whoever signs him will likely want a discount for expected declining performance.
That said, there are worse things than getting paid $6.75m to play hockey.
That said, there are worse things than getting paid $6.75m to play hockey.
McFlyingV
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My heart said $7.25M for 8 years, but I'll take it.
Can't tell exactly how I feel about this deal, my feelings for it are buried underneath a tidal wave of relief that he'll be suiting up for game one, hasn't set a new precedent for second contracts for the flames (if anything this boosts trelivings reputation as a hard nosed negotiator) and I don't have to read any more awful, awful speculation threads (I want to look away but I can't, I'm weak).
Can't tell exactly how I feel about this deal, my feelings for it are buried underneath a tidal wave of relief that he'll be suiting up for game one, hasn't set a new precedent for second contracts for the flames (if anything this boosts trelivings reputation as a hard nosed negotiator) and I don't have to read any more awful, awful speculation threads (I want to look away but I can't, I'm weak).
Slush
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I would definitely rather have Gaudreau for 6yrs than just for one or two years. This is a great deal for the Flames and Gaudreau and he remains part of the core.
tony d
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My hope is that he finds a nice Calgary girl to settle down with and start a life here. Then she won't want to move to the east coast and he stays a flame.
Stamkos resigned in Tampa, the Flames have a chance to resign him still after this contract expires in 6 seasons. He would be 29 after this deal he might have settled down and have kids in Calgary before this contract expires. Just because hes American shouldnt mean hes a flight risk.
