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Manhattanboy · 09-07-2016, 11:29 PM

My issue is with Friedman's quote:

"...word is the Calgary Flames were told Gaudreau does not wish to negotiate after his World Cup arrival, scheduled for Sept. 4, preferring to concentrate on the games. That moratorium would last for the duration of the event, which would be Oct. 1 if the final goes a full three games"

We would not be on page 28 if he had avoided the drama and simply reported JG's wishes (which I totally respect) that he not be involved in the process (and publicly discuss things) during the tournament. But to imply that negotiations between the Flames and the JG camp would be suspended for potentially a month is misleading.

But I realize part of a reporter's job is to sensationalize things and turn a non-story into a story.

09-07-2016, 11:29 PM	#561
Manhattanboy Franchise Player Join Date: May 2004 Exp:	My issue is with Friedman's quote: "...word is the Calgary Flames were told Gaudreau does not wish to negotiate after his World Cup arrival, scheduled for Sept. 4, preferring to concentrate on the games. That moratorium would last for the duration of the event, which would be Oct. 1 if the final goes a full three games" We would not be on page 28 if he had avoided the drama and simply reported JG's wishes (which I totally respect) that he not be involved in the process (and publicly discuss things) during the tournament. But to imply that negotiations between the Flames and the JG camp would be suspended for potentially a month is misleading. But I realize part of a reporter's job is to sensationalize things and turn a non-story into a story. Last edited by Manhattanboy; 09-07-2016 at 11:32 PM.