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Originally Posted by Badgers Nose
I have my doubts about him signing. It's hard to imagine such a buzz worthy american coming up here.
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I still don't understand why this continues to be a concern. In the first place, the instances of NCAA prospects delaying their entrance into professional hockey with the intent of becoming an UFA can literally be counted on one hand. Second, Gaudreau has given EVERY indication that he intends and that he is excited to sign with the Calgary Flames when he turns pro. Third, spending his final year in college would mean spending another full season playing in a league that he has BADLY outgrown, and without a salary. For a competitive guy, I would expect that getting to the next level is always part of the plan. Fourth, that salary is pretty important, since if he signs this summer, he is guaranteed to make hundreds of thousands more dollars than he would if he chose to stay in college.
I realise that people are going to continue to wring their hands about this until he is actually under contract next year, but it really is akin to worrying about getting struck by lightning whenever there is a thunderstorm. The chances that it happens are practically nil.