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Originally Posted by Toonage
Frank Seravalli replaced Elliotte Friedman on 960 starting this morning (apparently Elliotte will be back - just mentioned by Booomer). Not a lot of news but when Gaudreau was discussed it could be summed up as this.
Johnny wants to get paid. Flames don't want to pay what he wants. Not yet anyway.
Also found it interesting that he says the NHLPA have sided or at least were on the side of the Buffalo doctors in regards to what surgery Eichel should get. Sounds like Jack is really on an island right now.
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If Eichel is hell bent on the alternate surgery this could get messy. Just my opinion but I sense the Flames thought they may be able to negotiate an extension for Johnny but maybe the term or asking price changed after the draft and the team has no other choice but to take a wait and see approach on how Johnny starts the season. Not ideal but this is what happens when the GM takes a reactive approach to a top player nearing agency.