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Originally Posted by Strange Brew
If you don't think signing Gaudreau to a big money long term contract makes sense, I understand. I hope we don't make a bigger mistake with Taylor Hall.
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Totally agree.
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Originally Posted by Strange Brew
You're worried about Gaudreau leaving for nothing? Me too. But I see a bigger risk with Tkachuk and the club has a much more rapidly declining asset in Giordano.
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I'm worried about Gaudreau leaving for nothing or being traded for poor return because they wait too long.
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Originally Posted by Strange Brew
You like the haul Gaudreau would bring? OK, let's hear it. What will the team look like post Gaudreau with the players acquired?
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I don't know what he would bring, so that's an unfair question. I would be targeting a deal that expands the contending window.
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Originally Posted by Strange Brew
When I see countless posts calling for Gaudreau's trade, often citing his diet, and starting from when he was signed, I'm left thinking the poster is rather focused on the player being a source of the team's issues. You may well be right, but I don't think as someone who observes your take on Gaudreau this way I'm not trying to "misrepresent" your views or "bring the discussion down". That's a little harsh IMO.
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This post:
"I feel like you're kind of ignoring the coaching and organizational issues and trying to scapegoat things on one player, Iginla and now Gaudreau."
Ignores what I've been trying to say and conflates different issues.
Do I think Johnny is part of the current team issues? Yes.
Is that the main reason I think they should trade him? No. It is to maximize the asset.
Do I think there are other issues, both in terms of players and coaching? Yes.
Again, the main reason I think they should trade Johnny is because it is the best outcome of the 3 scenarios I've put forth. I do not blame him for all the current team woes, but I'm also not convinced he's part of the solution.