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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
No more than a bad tourney would weaken it (which is not at all)
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I don't really agree.
An outstanding versus a poor tournament will probably alter Gaudreau's view of where he stands among the league's best.
If he finishes top 3 in tournament scoring, I think he'd be more likely to feel that he doesn't have to cave in and accept anything lower than his ask because he's proven that he is one of the very best on a stage of the very best.
The tournament isn't going to change how Johnny's agent and the GM negotiate, but I think it could very well change Johhny's mindset in regards to what he will Ok as a final deal.