Seravalli: Johnny Gaudreau informed the Flames he will not be returning

[thaman8765678]

PHI - 40%
NJ - 25%
NYI - 25%
Anyone else - 10%

Philadelphia 100% unless they don't want him. Then NJ.

 

[HabsQC]

 

[T REX]

You can't lose a player like Gaudreau and get no assets in return.

Treliving needs to be fired yesterday.

You couldn't trade him with the year they were having.

Not much you can do if it's not money.

Tough break for sure

 

[Lunatik]

This.

Why didn't Calgary offer him a deal like 7 weeks ago? That is when the season ended for them.

Unless they did and it was secretive.

They did, they made an offer as soon as the playoffs ended.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

I also feel some empathy for the Flames fans here. Always tough to lose a home grown player that not only is a great player, but good character person. I know he came to Brampton for Monahan's charity. So props for him for doing this. In the end, players earn the right to choose when they hit free agency. If you have to bend over backwards to keep a player, you probably don't want them. You want players that want to play for you. He had a great run in Calgary, was a fan since he showed up there as rookie and wowed me with his skill and creativity.

 

[Field of Dreams]

Sorry flame fans

 

[MinnesotaFats]

Flames are hooped with Tkachuk. Gonna have to give him a $11x8 at least to stay

 

[Chardo]

I know he wants to play in Philly but he might have to settle for NJ or NYR.
He wants to play close to home. Like Tavares.
I also don't think Kadri wants to return and play in Canada. Especially after the online shit he had to put up with. It definitely didn't all originate here, but I think he likes the anonymity of playing in the US and only living in Toronto during offseason

Every big name is always linked to NYR. But the last thing they need is another high priced wing.

 

[syz]

Kind of baffling if he wants to join the flyers honestly considering how badly they’re currently being managed. Flyers fans would be the first to tell you that

I doubt winning is his primary concern. He wants to be a millionaire close to home, if he wins it'll be a bonus.

 

[Hockeyholic]

Edmonton could see the same situation play out with McDrai

 

[McSuper]

Lol how tf are you saying this to me when Canucks and Oilers fans are doing it first

Some Oiler fans not all see my comments.

 

[HuGo Sham]

Every big name is always linked to NYR. But the last thing they need is another high priced wing.

sorry also meant NYI. you're right

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

Likely wants to play outside of Canada. Way too much pressure on Johnny Hockey playing for a Canadian team.

 

[ZDH]

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Pretty sure he wants to win. Philly is a f***ing dumpster fire for a loooooooong time.

 

[Wreckus]

I agree with everyone else who says that the Flames should have at least traded his rights.

They would have gotten something instead of nothing.

Kinda hard when you're first in the division and, at that point, expected to go on a long playoff drive.

Also, try telling your fanbase at that time that they are trading Gaudreau because he probably won't be back after this season.

No, Calgary did the right thing at that time and kept Gaudreau.

 

[Primary Assist]

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If it wasn't for the old equipment I would have thought that was a picture from Johnny on draft day

 

[McSuper]

Edmonton could see the same situation play out with McDrai

I think McDavid has more class and would give the Oilers a heads up a year or so ahead of time so the Oilers would trade him.

 

[Forge]

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I feel like there's some tampering involved to have him take a picture earlier today in flyers gear

 

[syz]

Pretty sure he wants to win. Philly is a f***ing dumpster fire for a loooooooong time.

What team out east that can afford him is more likely to win than Calgary?

 

[Dirty Dog]

Sucks, always hate to see franchise players leave a franchise when it’s not even about money

 

[Forge]

If it wasn't for the old equipment I would have thought that was a picture from Johnny on draft day

Damnit, you beat me to it

 

[Lunatik]

What team out east that can afford him is more likely to win than Calgary?

Carolina

 

[Chardo]

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But what about his pajamas

 

[McSuper]

Kadri's already refused a trade to Calgary once iirc. I don't think he wants to play in Canada again.

For personal reason. Google will help.

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

Losing Gaudreau won't be a huge loss for the Flames anyway. Tkachuk is the real leader on this team and time to make this his team.

I'd expect to see a Tkachuk-Lindholm-Mangiapane top line for the Flames next year.