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Originally Posted by transplant99
I actually somewhat agree with Rhett...not the whole "its easier" stuff but that this is a huge red flag moving forward.
Once his season ends next year the Flames have a very small window to sign him, and should he decide not to ink a deal...will be a FA and free to go where he likes.
RW points out that had he decided to go pro this year, he would have little competition for a starting spot. He's right. And the whole "let the kid get his degree" stuff is non applicable at this point, because even if he goes back this season, he still wont be graduating for another year after that. Not to mention he can go play pro and get his degree at any point in the future.
Not real good news here IMO.
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Pretty sure the Flames hold his rights for another year after that - 4 total, not 3.
Rhett is an idiot anyways. This is not something unexpected for anyone that knows anything about Gaudreau. The guy is a high-end prospect whose biggest adversity to making it to the NHL is size. Really not a surprise that he needs to work on his size a bit.
I think this is a much safer choice for both him and the Flames. Last thing anybody wants is to have him come in and get injured right away because his body wasn't physically prepared.