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Originally Posted by bax
“If Johnny really wanted to be here that bad I think he would be signed already”
I’m not sure why people keep saying this. Landeskog wanted to stay in Colorado but didn’t sign until moments before free agency started.
Gaudreau likely wants to stay in Calgary while also having a big pay day. Both can be true. His agent is likely using all of the leverage he can to get the biggest deal for Johnny. That’s fine, that’s his job. Treliving is likely holding firm on his end as well since there is no immediate deadline to have this resolved.
These types of negotiations usually take a long time and require both parties to move off of their initial positions.
Gaudreau might end up leaving, I’m not denying that’s a possibility, but the fact he isn’t signed yet isn’t proof of anything.
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Are you seriously comparing staying in Colorado to staying in Calgary? Arguably the best team in the entire NHL with a lineup that should contend for the Cup for the foreseeable future, compared to a team that didn't make the playoffs last year and has major question marks moving forward. Apples and oranges.