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gvitaly · 08-09-2021, 12:01 PM

I have two things to add to the Johnny signing here discussion. I remember 2 times when I was worried about Johnny signing here and he did anyways:

Right before he signed with the Flames I was worried he would use the college loophole
When his ELC expired he let his agent do his thing. However, rather than lose any actual games to start the season he told his agent to make the deal. I remember him saying that he wasn’t going to miss any games because of it. He also mentioned that he got a little screwed by the rules because he couldn’t be offersheeted or go to arbitration for a quicker resolution. I think that was because they burned the first year of his ELC by playing one game.

My memory might be a bit off, but both times he showed loyalty to the organization. He let his agent fo his thing, but I don’t think he was ever planning on missing games/going somewhere else.

08-09-2021, 12:01 PM	#3053
gvitaly Franchise Player Join Date: Jul 2010 Exp:	I have two things to add to the Johnny signing here discussion. I remember 2 times when I was worried about Johnny signing here and he did anyways: Right before he signed with the Flames I was worried he would use the college loophole When his ELC expired he let his agent do his thing. However, rather than lose any actual games to start the season he told his agent to make the deal. I remember him saying that he wasn’t going to miss any games because of it. He also mentioned that he got a little screwed by the rules because he couldn’t be offersheeted or go to arbitration for a quicker resolution. I think that was because they burned the first year of his ELC by playing one game. My memory might be a bit off, but both times he showed loyalty to the organization. He let his agent fo his thing, but I don’t think he was ever planning on missing games/going somewhere else.