Wow... now some of you know something about how the owners are conducting business?
Let's talk some actual facts.
When it comes to the Gaudreau contract, the $8m+ was speculation. And in a negotiation there is the initial ask, which is usually inflated to end at a more desirable amount.
next, Gaudreau would not have signed a contract that he was unhappy with, especially for 6 years.
Gaudreau missed camp, came in and had to learn a new system and was not given the long leash he had under Harley where he was able to focus solely on offence.
Gaudreau's season, from out of the gate or at any other point, is solely on Gaudreau. No one else.
If anyone is to blame, in my opinion, it's his Captain and or coaches for not telling him to stop whining and complaining after he gets whacked because it's not going to change the refs mind. Play the game and don't give up on a play to yell at a ref.
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