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jayswin · 08-04-2018, 05:06 PM

Yeah, I can't imagine the Flames weren't all in on an 8 year deal for Gaudreau. I think at the time Gaudreau was incredibly family based (still is obviously) and hadn't acquired enough attachment to Calgary, and saw home or near home as his ultimate landing place.

He most likely didn't want to bail short term but also didn't want to commit to eight years on the others side of the continent. I think if he was a signing this contract a year later he likely would have gone seven or eight. However, now that what's done is done I think he is gone after this contract.

08-04-2018, 05:06 PM	#24
jayswin Celebrated Square Root Day Join Date: Mar 2006 Exp:	Yeah, I can't imagine the Flames weren't all in on an 8 year deal for Gaudreau. I think at the time Gaudreau was incredibly family based (still is obviously) and hadn't acquired enough attachment to Calgary, and saw home or near home as his ultimate landing place. He most likely didn't want to bail short term but also didn't want to commit to eight years on the others side of the continent. I think if he was a signing this contract a year later he likely would have gone seven or eight. However, now that what's done is done I think he is gone after this contract. Last edited by jayswin; 08-04-2018 at 05:09 PM.