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Originally Posted by 868904
You are not getting Couturier for Gaudreau unless you are adding Tkachuk.
Some Philly fans might want the hometown boy but do you really think Johnny is a Flyer type? Let alone trading Flyer types like Konecny or Couturier for him? Gaudreau is also not an AV type of player.
I’d be shocked if the Flyers were even interested in Gaudreau let alone paying top dollar for him.
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I don't see them moving Couturier or Konecny for him at this point but I do see them being very interested in Gaudreau and a big reason is for marketing.
Remember that the Flyers are owned by Comcast and I think they see Gaudreau as a guy that sells in that market. He's a guy they've put on billboards when the Flames visit Philadelphia, and a guy that they actively promote on TV when the Flames game is coming up.
I recall Al Morganti talking on the Fan960 about how much they love Gaudreau in Philly and the surrounding area and that kids/fans in the area are nuts about him.
So yeah I think the team could have a lot of interest in him, even if he doesn't fit their on ice style. Plus when you have a team like Philly that's bigger and quick as a whole you are less worried about a smaller guy like Gaudreau.
I have no doubts that Gaudreau is a 90+ point, impact player again in Philly, just since they have the other pieces to protect his weaknesses. My worry is that I'm not sure Gaudreau hits those heights over the next year in Calgary, and I don't see him staying here as a UFA anyways.