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Originally Posted by traptor
If Philly wants Gaudreau they can make a pretty strong offer and I think it's a toss up if he re-signs here or there.
JG seems like a big family guy and his dad was having health problems. When my parents started "getting old" and having fairly serious health problems, I wanted to spend more time with them. If I was in another country across the continent I would probably try and move closer to them if the opportunity presented itself.
I'm pretty sure JG is close friends with Haye's too? Add in that is girlfriend is also from the area and that Philly has the cap space...
I don't think Philly will rebuild. They're actually a fairly similar team to Calgary. They're a middling team but have some good players going into their primes.
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I guess Philly has players that could be better.
Morganti was lamenting the lack of development from both Sanheim and Provorov stating that Provorov always needs to be carried by a partner. Niskanen was talked about like a HOF player because he seemed to be able to carry Provorov and Ellis has been hurt too much to help.
Couturier is the same age as Johnny so both close to entering their 30’s. Ellis and Hayes are there and have fat contracts with a lot of years left. Farabee and Konecny are nice enough players but no better than Mangiapane and Tkachuk Carter Hart has been good sometimes.
Morganti was saying that Giroux even at 33 is the best player on that team.
But Family, Friends and less travel could be enough to sway him to come here.
I also think the Devils are a serious player with their cap space and young talent they can sell Johnny on