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Originally Posted by Textcritic
In ONE SEASON. I personally think that Gaudreau is the better player between the two, but I am also not so naive to think that I am absolutely correct about this based on his better numbers from only their second season in the league. Again, based on their age, experience and results, it is not a stretch to expect Gaudreau to be fielding offers from the Flames that are in the range of Forsberg's deal, and this is because they are closely comparable players at this stage in their respective careers.
And before you freak out with pontifications about how "careless" Flames management is for not merely surrendering their chequebook and a pen to Gaudreau's agent with instructions to fill in the blanks, please continue to bear in mind that this is an on going negotiation. Both sides are working their asses off to arrive at the best deal that makes the most sense for them. Ultimately, it will get done.
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Including playoffs, Forsberg's career PPG average is that of a 58 point player. Gaudreau is a 73 point player. That's over 202 and 171 career games for each guy, respectively. So Gaudreau has been 26% more productive over their entire careers and is still on an upward trend.
If he is getting offers at FF money, its no wonder they are still miles apart. I am hopeful a deal gets done soon, but if this is the thought process Treliving is using, then I am concerned that it will be late October and we won't have a signed Johnny.