[CsInMyBlood]

It funny how the majority of this board thinks there is no way Johnny would sign again with the Flames. Its a bunch of hearsay yet its treated like gospel.

Hall is an obvious downgrade on Gaudreau, older, more injury prone. Way rather throw that money at Johnny.

If you're trading Gaudreau you have to sell high on Monahan because IMO he will never eclipse the points he has been afforded with Johnny feeding him pucks. He does not drive offense in any way, isn't physical and is not a two way player by any stretch. Anyone that doesn't believe Monahans totals are propped up by Johnny either doesn't watch the games or aren't being honest about it.

Johnny is a special player in this league, has a very special skill set, his vision, shiftyness and edge work is at the top of the NHL. If you are able to sign him again then IMO he isn't a player to just move on from.

I understand losing him for nothing would be devastating to the franchise but I'm sure Treliving understands this and will have some serious talks with Gaudreau to see where he is leaning before making any decision.